How to Make Spicy West African Sweet Potato Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spicy West African Sweet Potato Soup is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings a taste of the exotic to your kitchen. This soup is a beloved staple in West African cuisine, known for its rich and complex flavors that come from a mix of spices, vegetables, and sweet potatoes.

The key ingredient in this soup is the sweet potato, which brings a natural sweetness to the dish that balances out the heat from the spices. The addition of creamy coconut milk adds a luxurious texture, while t...

Read more

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, minced
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin, or more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 5 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 2 cups vegetable broth, or as needed
  • 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
  • ½ cup peanut butter, or more to taste
  • 1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add cumin, turmeric, paprika, and pepper flakes, then sweet potatoes, diced tomatoes, and jalapeno. Add enough broth to cover potatoes.
  • Cook until potatoes are tender, 15 to 30 minutes depending on how small you cut the potatoes. Add coconut milk and peanut butter; stir. Add spinach to the top; cover and steam until tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Squeeze some lime juice over the pot or the individual bowls.
  • Nutrition

    365 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Sodium: 382mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 123mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 990mg