Description
A comforting and flavorful Spicy Peanut Soup featuring sweet potatoes and kale, enriched with creamy coconut milk and a kick of jalapeño. This hearty soup combines aromatic spices and peanut butter for a rich, creamy texture perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Half an onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
Soup Ingredients
- 1 (14-ounce) can fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 (14-ounce) can light coconut milk
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon curry and/or turmeric
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1–2 cups kale, stems removed, chopped
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat and add the diced onion, minced garlic, and jalapeño. Sauté until they become soft and fragrant, which typically takes about 5 minutes.
- Brown Sweet Potatoes: Add the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes to the pot. Brown them slightly with the aromatics to enhance their flavor, stirring occasionally for 5-7 minutes.
- Add Liquids and Spices: Stir in the fire roasted tomatoes, light coconut milk, and water. Add the salt, curry or turmeric, and chopped peanuts. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender, about 20-25 minutes.
- Incorporate Peanut Butter and Kale: Add the peanut butter and chopped kale into the pot. Continue simmering until the soup thickens slightly and becomes creamy, and the kale is tender, roughly 5-10 minutes more. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve: Serve hot, optionally topping with extra chopped peanuts and cilantro for added texture and freshness.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of jalapeño to control the heat level of the soup.
- For a smoother soup, use an immersion blender to partially blend before adding the kale.
- The soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Substitute kale with spinach or collard greens if desired.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: African-inspired
Keywords: spicy peanut soup, sweet potato soup, kale soup, coconut milk soup, vegetarian soup, hearty soup, healthy soup
