SO Spicy Sweet Potato Soup
Spicy Sweet Potato Soup
Ingredients:
½ Cup sour cream
1 Teaspoon grated lime zest
2 Large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 Tablespoon butter
1 Onion, sliced
2 Cloves garlic, sliced
4 Cups chicken stock
½ Teaspoon ground cumin
¼ Teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 Tablespoons grated fresh ginger root
¼ Cup smooth peanut butter
1 Lime, juiced
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro salt to taste
1 Large Roma (plum) tomato, seeded and diced
Instructions:
In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream and lime zest. Set aside in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to blend. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened. Add sweet potatoes, and chicken stock. Season with cumin, chili flakes and ginger. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Puree the soup using an immersion blender or regular blender. If using a counter top blender, puree in small batches, filling the blender just a bit past half way to avoid spillage. Whisk peanut butter into the soup, and heat through. Stir in lime juice, and salt. Ladle into warm bowls, and top with a dollop of the reserved sour cream, a few pieces of diced tomato, and a sprinkle of cilantro. Credits: Allrecipes.com, Inc., 2012.