Spicy African Yam Soup

Name: Spicy African Yam Soup
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 🧅 1 small onion, chopped; 🍠 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced; 🧄 1 clove garlic, minced; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 1 cup chunky salsa; 1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained; 1 cup diced zucchini; ½ cup cooked rice; 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

Cost $8, save $12

Source: Recommended by CookPal

45 Min
4 Servings
$8

Spicy African Yam Soup

Cost $8, save $12

Source: Recommended by CookPal

45 Min
4 Servings
$8

INGREDIENTS

Base Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 🧅 1 small onion, chopped
- 🍠 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 🧄 1 clove garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- 1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
- 1 cup diced zucchini
- ½ cup cooked rice
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

STEPS

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.

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.

Stir in the cooked rice and peanut butter until the peanut butter has dissolved. Serve hot with pita chips and a green salad.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

345

Calories

12
Protein
62
Carbs
7
Fats

💡 To make this soup vegan, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.Serve with a side of whole-grain bread for added texture and fiber.Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.For added protein, consider tossing in some cooked shredded chicken or tofu.