West African peanut soup

Ingredients for 6 servings:

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 onion(s), chopped
• 1 garlic clove(s), squeezed
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp ginger root, freshly grated
• ¼ tsp chili sauce
• 600 g sweet potatoes
• 3 cups water
• 3 cup(s) tomatoes, pureed
• 1 cup(s) peanuts, freshly roasted, chopped or 1/2 cup peanut butter
• ½ tsp allspice powder
• 2 tbsp coriander or 1 spring onion, chopped

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 30 minutes; Total time approx. 1 hour

West African Peanut Soup

Preparation: Use a 250 ml cup as a measure. Heat the oil in a saucepan, add the onion, and sauté until translucent. Add the ginger and garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add the diced sweet potato, water, and salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are tender. Add the passata, peanuts or peanut butter, allspice, and chili sauce. Blend with a hand blender and return to the heat. Garnish with cilantro or spring onions.