Spicy Sweet Potato Soup

Name: Spicy Sweet Potato Soup
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 0.5 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon grated lime zest; 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 onion, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, sliced; 4 cups chicken stock; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root; 0.25 cup smooth peanut butter; 1 lime, juiced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; salt to taste; 1 large roma (plum) tomato, seeded and diced

Recipe by Sarbek from allrecipes.com

Ingredients

8 servings

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0.5 cup sour cream
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1 teaspoon grated lime zest
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2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 onion, sliced
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2 cloves garlic, sliced
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4 cups chicken stock
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0.5 teaspoon ground cumin

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0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root
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0.25 cup smooth peanut butter
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1 lime, juiced
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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salt to taste
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1 large roma (plum) tomato, seeded and diced

Instructions

In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream and lime zest. Set aside in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to blend.
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened. Add sweet potatoes, and chicken stock. Season with cumin, chili flakes and ginger. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
Puree the soup using an immersion blender or regular blender. If using a counter top blender, puree in small batches, filling the blender just a bit past half way to avoid spillage. Whisk peanut butter into the soup, and heat through. Stir in lime juice, and salt.
Ladle into warm bowls, and top with a dollop of the reserved sour cream, a few pieces of diced tomato, and a sprinkle of cilantro.