Peanut Butter Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 medium onions, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne or to taste
• 2 tablespoons ginger, grated
• 1 large carrot, sliced
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, coarsely chopped
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups tomato juice
• 1 cup smooth peanut butter
• 3 green onions, chopped

Method

1. Heat oil in a large pot and sauté onions until translucent. Add cayenne, ginger and carrots and sauté for 3 minutes.

2. Add sweet potatoes and water, and bring to a boil. Cover the pot and simmer until the vegetables are tender. Cool for a few minutes.

3. Add the tomato juice and peanut butter and puree in a blender or use an immersion blender.

4. Return to the pot and reheat gently.

5. Serve garnished with green onions.