A bowl of African peanut soup made with Muir Glen Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes topped with cilantro next to two pieces of bread and a spoon.

African Peanut Soup

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35 Minutes Prep
1 Hour 15 Minutes Total

Anyone who enjoys Thai peanut sauce will love this addictively good soup. Ground turkey and sweet potatoes stud this coconut milk and curry-infused soup, flavored with just a hint of peanut butter.

Ingredient List

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Small check mark in a circle icon
  • 1 lb ground turkey Small check mark in a circle icon
  • 1 medium onion, diced Small check mark in a circle icon
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped Small check mark in a circle icon
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled gingerroot Small check mark in a circle icon
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder Small check mark in a circle icon
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes Small check mark in a circle icon
  • 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ Organic Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, undrained Small check mark in a circle icon
  • 2 cups diced peeled sweet potatoes Small check mark in a circle icon
  • 2 cups chicken broth Small check mark in a circle icon
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt or kosher salt Small check mark in a circle icon
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Small check mark in a circle icon
  • 1/3 cup creamy natural peanut butter Small check mark in a circle icon
  • 1 can (14 oz) unsweetened coconut milk Small check mark in a circle icon
  • 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar Small check mark in a circle icon
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice Small check mark in a circle icon
  • Cilantro leaves, if desired Small check mark in a circle icon

Preparation

  1. In 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add turkey; cook about 5 minutes, breaking up with back of spoon, until no longer pink.
  2. Add onion; cook and stir about 4 minutes or until softened. Add garlic, gingerroot, curry powder and red pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer.
  3. Stir in tomatoes, sweet potatoes, chicken broth, salt and pepper; heat to boiling. Cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add peanut butter, coconut milk and brown sugar, stirring to combine. Heat to simmering; cook 10 minutes.
  5. Add lime juice; stir to combine. Ladle into serving bowls; garnish with cilantro. Serve hot.

Tips

  • Anyone who enjoys Thai peanut sauce will love this addictively good soup. Ground turkey and sweet potatoes stud this coconut milk and curry-infused soup, flavored with just a hint of peanut butter.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth, and leave out the turkey or replace it with cooked garbanzo beans.

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