Spicy African Yam Soup
Description
An unusual combination of simple ingredients that render a spicy, tasty soup that's ready in less than 45 minutes!
Ingredients
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1 teaspoon vegetable oil
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1 small onion, chopped
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1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
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1 clove garlic, minced
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4 cups chicken broth
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 cup chunky salsa
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1 (15 1/2 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
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1 cup diced zucchini
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1/2 cup cooked rice
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2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
Directions
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Heat the oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Saute onion, sweet potato, and garlic until onion is soft. Turn down heat if necessary to prevent burning.
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Stir in the chicken broth, thyme and cumin. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes. Stir in salsa, garbanzo beans and zucchini. Simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
3
Stir in the cooked rice and peanut butter until the peanut butter has dissolved. Serve hot with pita chips and a green salad.