[CH] Hot sweet potato and peanut soup for a cold night

raincrone@juno.com
Tue, 7 Nov 2000 03:08:12 -0500

This is just about perfect for supper after a cold damp day;
very warming and filling without being heavy.  It'd be nice to take to a
potluck for Yule, Brighid or whatever other winter holidays you
celebrate, too, though you might want to dial back the heat some if your
friends aren't chileheads.   

Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup
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2 to 4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1 medium onion, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1" dice
Salt to taste
1/2 cup peanut butter
3 c. water or vegetable stock
1 c, orange juice
minced habaneros to taste
1 tsp. oil
1 tsp. curry powder (optional but good)
1 c. sour cream or yogurt

GARNISHES, your choice:
peanuts or walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped
diced tomato
chopped banana, orange or tart apple
toasted coconut
salsa
diced red chiles

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Brown garlic on all
sides, then add onions and chiles and cook, stirring often, till onion is
golden brown.

Add sweet potatoes and saute until lightly browned (about 5 minutes).	
Add liquid and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer until 'taters are
soft (about 20 minutes).

Purée in a blender or food processor, then return to 
saucepan. Stir in peanut  butter and then sour cream or yogurt (last) and
reheat through over low heat 

Adjust seasoning, adding salt to taste. Pour in bowls and 
garnish; I especially like chunks of orange and chopped red chiles

Keep on rockin', and please note new address,
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