Spicy Peanut Sweet Potato Soup (Printable Version)

Rich, creamy African-inspired soup featuring sweet potatoes, peanut butter, and aromatic spices for a comforting 50-minute meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 large onion, diced
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
05 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
06 - 3 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
07 - 1 medium carrot, sliced

→ Spices & Seasonings

08 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1 teaspoon chili flakes
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Liquids

13 - 4 cups vegetable broth
14 - 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
15 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari

→ Creamy Components

16 - 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
17 - 1/2 cup coconut milk

→ Garnishes

18 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
19 - Roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
20 - Lime wedges

# How To Make:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
02 - Stir in red bell pepper, sweet potatoes, and carrot. Cook 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
03 - Add cumin, smoked paprika, chili flakes, coriander, salt, and pepper. Sauté 1 minute until aromatic.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, and soy sauce. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered 20 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
05 - Stir in peanut butter and coconut milk until fully incorporated. Simmer 5 more minutes.
06 - Use immersion blender to partially blend for creamy yet chunky texture, or blend fully for smoother consistency.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Ladle into bowls and top with chopped cilantro, roasted peanuts, and lime juice.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way the peanut butter mellows the heat into something deeply satisfying
  • How it transforms simple pantry staples into restaurant-worthy comfort food
  • The creamy texture without any dairy whatsoever
02 -
  • The soup continues to thicken as it sits, so add more broth when reheating leftovers
  • Peanut butter can separate if boiled vigorously, so keep the heat gentle once its added
  • The flavors actually improve overnight, making this perfect for meal prep
03 -
  • Grate your ginger against the grain to avoid fibrous strands in your soup
  • Room temperature peanut butter incorporates more smoothly than cold
  • Squeeze the lime juice right before serving for the brightest flavor

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