Spicy sweet potato soup

Recipe Information

Ingredients

• ½ cup sour cream

• 1 teaspoon lime zest

• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 1 onion, sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, sliced

• 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth

• ½ teaspoon cumin, ground

• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

• 2 tablespoons ginger, grated

• ¼ cup smooth peanut butter

• 1 lime, juiced

• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

• Salt to taste

• 1 large tomato, diced

Directions

• Stir together the sour cream and lime zest in a small bowl, place in the refrigerator and allow flavors to blend.

• Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook for about 5 minutes or until softened. Add the sweet potatoes and broth. Then add the cumin, red pepper flakes, and ginger. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes more or until the potatoes are tender.

• Puree the soup using an immersion blender or regular blender. Whisk the peanut butter into the soup and heat through. Stir in lime juice and salt if desired.

• Serve hot. Top with a scoop of the remaining sour cream, a few pieces of diced tomato, and cilantro.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 207 cal

• Total fat: 9g

• Cholesterol: 11mg

• Sodium: 511mg

• Carbohydrate: 29g

• Fiber: 5g

• Protein: 5g