Spicy Peanut Soup with Sweet Potato and Kale Recipe
A rich and creamy Spicy Peanut Soup featuring sweet potatoes, kale, and a blend of warm spices, offering a vibrant and comforting meal with a perfect balance of heat and nuttiness. This easy one-pot soup combines hearty vegetables and creamy peanut butter for a nutritious, flavorful experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: African-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Aromatics
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Half an onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1–2 cups kale, stems removed, chopped
Canned and Liquid Ingredients
- One 14-ounce can fire roasted tomatoes
- One 14-ounce can light coconut milk
- 2 cups water
Spices and Other Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon curry powder and/or turmeric
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and jalapeño, sautéing until they become soft and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Brown Sweet Potatoes: Add the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes to the pot. Brown them slightly along with the aromatics to enhance their flavor, stirring occasionally for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Liquids, Tomatoes, and Spices: Stir in the fire roasted tomatoes, light coconut milk, water, salt, curry powder and/or turmeric, and chopped peanuts. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Incorporate Peanut Butter and Kale: Add the peanut butter and chopped kale to the pot. Continue simmering until the soup thickens, the peanut butter fully melts into the broth, and the kale softens, about 5-10 minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with extra chopped peanuts and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, if desired, for added texture and freshness.
Notes
- For extra heat, leave some jalapeño seeds in or add more jalapeño.
- You can swap kale with spinach or collard greens if preferred.
- Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture or smooth for creaminess.
- Adjust the thickness by adding more water if the soup is too thick, or simmer longer to thicken.
- This soup stores well in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Keywords: spicy peanut soup, sweet potato soup, kale soup, peanut butter soup, creamy vegetable soup, vegetarian soup, healthy soup, warming soup
