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Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup

[heart_this] · Apr 24, 2009 · 54 Comments

Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup

There hasn’t been any fresh local produce so far this year but I am still happy exploring the last of Winters reserves such as sweet potatoes. I have seen a few recipes for sweet potato and peanut soups over the last few weeks that have sounded good. I really like to use peanuts and peanut butter in savoury dishes and I am always on the lookout for new recipes. I saw several different versions of the sweet potato and peanut butter soups ranging from southwestern versions with chilies to Thai versions with curry pastes and coconut milk. Although the Thai version sounded great I wanted to start with a simpler one that really showcased the main ingredients, the sweet potatoes and the peanuts.
I started out by roasting some sweet potatoes until they were nice and caramelized and full of flavour. In the meantime I started making the soup base with the classic combination of onions, carrots, celery and garlic. From there I added a red pepper for some contrasting colour and flavour and I had some leftover chili peppers that went in for a bit of warmth. The final component of course was the peanut butter. The sweet potato and peanut soup was easy to make and it turned out wonderfully. The flavours of this soup were nice and simple and the sweet potato and peanut not only came through but they worked really well together. With the sweet potatoes and the peanut butter in the soup it was nice and thick and creamy. I garnished the soup with some chopped roasted peanuts and they added a really nice contrasting texture. The weather is supposed to be warming up over the next few days and I am looking forward to the coming fresh local produce but in the meantime I am going to be enjoying my sweet potato and peanut soup.

Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup

Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes Servings: 4
ingredients
  • 2 sweet potatoes (cleaned and cut in half lengthwise)
  • 4 teaspoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 1 carrot (chopped)
  • 2 stalks celery (chopped)
  • 1 red pepper (chopped)
  • 1 poblano pepper (chopped)
  • 1 jalapeno pepper (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 3 cups chicken broth or chicken stock or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 handful peanuts (roasted and chopped)
  • cilantro (chopped)
directions
  1. Brush the skins of the potatoes with the oil and set cut side down on a baking tray.
  2. Roast in a preheated 400F/200C oven until tender, about 40-60 minutes.
  3. Heat the oil in a pan.
  4. Add the onions, carrots, celery and peppers and saute until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
  5. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
  6. Scoop the flesh from the sweet potatoes skins and add it to the pan along with the broth and peanut butter. (Note: Sweet potatoes can be stringy and if you like, feel free to give them a spin in your food processor to smooth them out.)
  7. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
  8. Feel free to use an immersion blender to bring the soup to the consistency that you like.
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Comments

  1. VeggieGirl says

    April 24, 2009 at 11:51 pm

    SWEET POTATO!!!!!!

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  2. CORA says

    April 24, 2009 at 11:56 pm

    Odd combination but sounds great! It’s just getting to the cold months here now so that sounds like the perfect bowl of soup to cosy up to.

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  3. Anonymous says

    April 25, 2009 at 12:09 am

    I’m also waiting for the local produce. Sigh.

    This soup sounds delish – great combo. If only my hubby wasn’t allergic to peanuts I’d make it in heartbeat. Perhaps it would work with cashews? What do you think?

    Reply
  4. Astra Libris says

    April 25, 2009 at 12:17 am

    Oooooh, I love sweet potatoes with peanut butter! I even adore a baked sweet potato with peanut butter for a quick lunch… so your soup sounds absolutely, beautifully perfect to me! 🙂

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  5. Lisa says

    April 25, 2009 at 12:22 am

    Oh yes, what a great idea to roast the sweet potato and the hot peppers are a must. I included some black beans in soup I made recently with sweet potato and peanut butter. Also am smitten with your garnish. Elegance indeed!

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  6. Christelle says

    April 25, 2009 at 12:23 am

    Sweet potatoes are a winner, I love them always 🙂

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  7. Paula says

    April 25, 2009 at 12:26 am

    I’ll have to give your recipe a try. The version that I made ended up being very stringy from the sweet pots. The flavor was great, but the texture was off. Can’t wait to try your version! 🙂

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  8. Toni says

    April 25, 2009 at 12:44 am

    A beautiful north African kind of soup – perfect for those last days of winter!

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  9. Mary says

    April 25, 2009 at 1:40 am

    Kevin, I’ve seen the pairing of sweet poaoto and peanuts before, but never tried it. Time to wake up the old taste buds!

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  10. Sean says

    April 25, 2009 at 1:57 am

    I finally gave into all of your delicious looking mango recipes and you hit me with an equally delicious sweet potato soup! Time to go out and buy some sweet potatoes…!

    Reply
  11. Sylvia says

    April 25, 2009 at 2:00 am

    What a nice combo. I love sweet potatoes

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  12. Deseree says

    April 25, 2009 at 2:35 am

    This sounds delicious!! I am not a huge sweet potato fan but I think I will have to make an exception for this.

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  13. Katrina says

    April 25, 2009 at 3:20 am

    Mmm, this sounds so good!

    Reply
  14. Lorraine @NotQuiteNigella says

    April 25, 2009 at 3:31 am

    Interesting addition of peanut butter-I don’t think I’ve ever tried that!

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  15. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    April 25, 2009 at 3:40 am

    Wonderful! I love that shot!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  16. Y says

    April 25, 2009 at 4:11 am

    What a delicious looking soup! I love sweet potato AND peanuts! In fact, sometimes I wonder if I’m eating too many peanuts. Oh well! Bookmarking this recipe.

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  17. Cakebrain says

    April 25, 2009 at 4:24 am

    Peanuts in your soup? hey, that sounds pretty good to me!

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  18. [email protected] says

    April 25, 2009 at 5:06 am

    I’m always up for any kind of new soup, especially vegetarian. This looks healthy, and hearty.

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  19. Jaime says

    April 25, 2009 at 5:49 am

    Things are looking very delicious over here. It has been a long time since I stopped by your blog. Thank you for your comment on my baklava today!

    Reply
  20. Jamie says

    April 25, 2009 at 9:36 am

    Wow! This sounds amazing. Love sweet potatoes and the addition of peanut butter with the peppers is intriguing and mouthwatering.

    Reply
  21. Lori says

    April 25, 2009 at 11:56 am

    This sounds absolutely tastey Kevin. I have been looking for a good sweet potato soup recipe.

    Reply
  22. lisaiscooking says

    April 25, 2009 at 12:34 pm

    Sounds like a great combination with the chiles!

    Reply
  23. Joanne says

    April 25, 2009 at 12:38 pm

    These are definitely two of my favorite flavors and the combination sounds great! I think sweet potatoes can (and should) be enjoyed all year round. And we’re pretty low on the local produce as well, I can’t wait for summer Farmer’s Markets.

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  24. katie says

    April 25, 2009 at 1:18 pm

    That soup sounds great and I love the photo Kevin!

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  25. Ninette says

    April 25, 2009 at 2:28 pm

    Love the broken up peanuts in the photo. Very cool. It’s going to be in the 80s where I am today, but I love the idea of this soup. Thanks for stopping by my blog to comment on the crab cakes. Jut joined daring bakers and used one of your recently favored ingredients in the challenge.

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  26. Marta says

    April 25, 2009 at 3:07 pm

    Have you discovered my weakness for PB in anything and sweet potatoes in general?!?!?! Put the two together and it’s just magic, heaven, nirvana!! I’ve made many things with PB + SP, but never a soup, I’ll try this for sure-o!

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  27. Robin Sue says

    April 25, 2009 at 3:53 pm

    Peanut soup is very popular in VA but with that sweet potato- now you’re talking! Beautiful looking soup.

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  28. Suzer says

    April 25, 2009 at 4:16 pm

    No local fresh produce?! I don’t think you would ever be truly happy again if you saw Adelaide’s Central Market

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  29. Angela says

    April 25, 2009 at 4:30 pm

    Sweet potato with three different peppers and peanuts? What a killer combo. Nice soup, Kevin!

    Reply
  30. meeso says

    April 25, 2009 at 5:10 pm

    You will be my inspiration to get myself to the local farmers markets on a regular basis this year! Soup really sounds great 🙂

    Reply
  31. The Cooking Photographer says

    April 25, 2009 at 6:11 pm

    I make peanut soup, but now I will make sweet potato soup! Heck yeah! Thanks Kevin.

    Reply
  32. Cindy says

    April 25, 2009 at 6:22 pm

    If you can find andouille try adding that to sweet potato soup. The sweet/spicy combo is incredible!

    Reply
  33. katiez says

    April 25, 2009 at 6:33 pm

    I’ve always liked the idea of sweet potato/peanut soup but this is the first recipe I’ve liked…Well done!
    Bookmarked!

    Reply
  34. Kevin says

    April 25, 2009 at 6:35 pm

    danamccauley: Cashews should work, though, cashew butter is a bit more expensive.

    Reply
  35. DogAteMyFinances says

    April 25, 2009 at 6:45 pm

    You are such a good cook! I always wonder if it would be different if you lived in a place like Texas where all kinds of peppers and avacodos are dirt cheap.

    Reply
  36. ana dane says

    April 25, 2009 at 6:47 pm

    winter can last all year if i can eat things like this. such a gorgeous photo- it looks delicious.

    (and don’t be too jealous, but we’re lucky here in nyc- got fresh asparagus, spinach, mushrooms and ramps at the farmer’s market this morning.)

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  37. Heather says

    April 25, 2009 at 7:12 pm

    mmm. i love peanut soup. the addition of sweet potato sounds amazing!

    Reply
  38. Mark Garso 37 says

    April 25, 2009 at 9:19 pm

    I’m going to try this as we all love sweet potatoes and are hoping the 3 year old will eat it – he usually can’t get enough of sweet potatoes and peanuts! I may go a bit light on the peppers but then again, the little guy loves his spice already!

    Mark F Garso 37

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  39. Cinnamonda says

    April 25, 2009 at 9:21 pm

    I just love sweet potato soup, but have never thought of adding peanuts to it! Your version sounds really interesting.

    Greetings,
    Tiina

    Reply
  40. Dana says

    April 25, 2009 at 10:05 pm

    This is one of my favorite kinds of soups – yum!

    Reply
  41. mirtilla says

    April 25, 2009 at 10:07 pm

    Voglio provare anch’io a cucinare questa zuppa… con le arachidi.

    Reply
  42. Kirby! says

    April 26, 2009 at 2:39 am

    i absolutely adore the combo of sweet potatoes and peanuts. I think it’s a West African thing. Try putting peanut sauce on a baked sweet potato… it’s heaven!!

    Reply
  43. Laura @ Hungry and Frozen says

    April 26, 2009 at 5:21 am

    This sounds delicious. Love that you roasted the sweet potatoes first, they’re so much nicer that way!

    Reply
  44. Sophie says

    April 26, 2009 at 7:15 am

    MMMMMMMM….Kevin! this soup looks outstandingly yummie 8)!!! Great food!

    Reply
  45. jordan says

    April 26, 2009 at 9:36 pm

    This looks unbelievable! Yum!!

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  46. Mrs Ergül says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:39 am

    interesting idea there! i love that the sweet potato gets roasted first!

    Reply
  47. Jeanne says

    April 27, 2009 at 11:05 am

    Funny – I made a resolution ove the wekeend to eat more sweet potatoes. Seldom that somethign so good for you is so tasty 🙂 Love the contrasting flavours in this soup.

    Reply
  48. Glenna says

    April 29, 2009 at 4:38 pm

    YUM! I love both of those flavors. I’m going to hav eto try this!

    Reply
  49. eatme_delicious says

    April 29, 2009 at 11:05 pm

    What a beautiful photo! And soup!

    Reply
  50. MP says

    November 7, 2011 at 6:01 pm

    I'm just about to make this soup and have no doubt it will be a delicious as it sounds.

    Reply
  51. Tanja says

    September 20, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    Love soups! This one is really delicious!

    Reply
  52. The Short (dis)Order Cook says

    January 25, 2013 at 9:10 pm

    Love this. Sweet potato soups are fun to play with. I sometimes do a Thai style one with coconut, but peanut butter sounds equally good. I love spicy peanut sauces so this doesn't seem out of place at all.

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  53. Anonymous says

    May 15, 2013 at 10:20 pm

    So good ! What a pleasant surprise. thanks!

    Reply
  54. Picabojoplin says

    January 17, 2014 at 12:37 am

    I just made this soup, after having had it pinned on my 'To Try' board on Pinterest for a long time. It was AMAZING. Tasted great and looked exactly like the photo. I did everything as stated in the recipe. I did put the roasted sweet potatoes through a food processor before adding to the pot. I also ran the finished soup through the food processor (no immersion blender) and the result was a hearty and chunky soup. Great peanut flavor, nice heat that cools off quickly. Definitely garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro. A true hit, thanks for the great recipe 🙂

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