Description
This Spicy Peanut Soup with Sweet Potato and Kale is a creamy, flavorful, and nourishing dish perfect for cozy meals. It combines the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with the heat of jalapeño and the rich, nutty taste of peanuts and peanut butter, balanced with fire-roasted tomatoes and fresh kale for a healthy, hearty soup.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 (14-ounce) can fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 (14-ounce) can light coconut milk
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon curry powder and/or turmeric
- ½ cup chopped peanuts
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 1–2 cups kale, stems removed, chopped
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, minced garlic, and jalapeño. Sauté until the mixture becomes soft and fragrant, which should take about 3-5 minutes.
- Brown Sweet Potatoes: Add the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes to the pot. Brown them slightly with the aromatics to enhance their flavor, stirring occasionally for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Liquids and Spices: Pour in the fire roasted tomatoes, light coconut milk, and water. Stir in salt, curry powder and/or turmeric, and chopped peanuts. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the sweet potatoes become fork-tender, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Incorporate Peanut Butter and Kale: Stir in the peanut butter and chopped kale. Continue to simmer the soup until it thickens, becomes creamy, and the kale softens, about 5-7 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve topped with additional peanuts and optional cilantro if desired.
Notes
- You can customize the heat level by adjusting the amount of jalapeño or omitting the seeds.
- For a smoother soup, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup before adding kale.
- Use crunchy or smooth peanut butter depending on texture preference.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Fire roasted tomatoes add a smoky depth; if unavailable, regular canned tomatoes can be used.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: spicy peanut soup, sweet potato soup, kale soup, vegetarian soup, peanut butter soup, healthy soup, one pot soup
