Spicy African Yam Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 cup chunky salsa
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
• 1 cup diced zucchini
• 1/2 cup cooked rice
• 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• 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.