African Chicken and Peanut Soup

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This is a creamy and delicious stew/soup. 

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil.
  • 1 medium sized white onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped or pressed
  • 1 pound sweet potatoes. cubed
  • 1 can dices tomatoes (~540ml)
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1 can coconut milk (~400ml)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 pound chicken breasts

Directions:

  • In a very large pot, heat canola oil and garlic. until soft and browned lightly.
  • Stir in all remaining ingredients, and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and and simmer for 30 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove from heat. Using a hand blender, puree soup until smooth. If its too thick, add a little water or chicken stock to thin it.
  • Enjoy...