Monday, January 31, 2011

African Peanut Stew

Update 12/12:  I still LOVE this soup but apparently I am the only one.  No one else here will eat it and extended family doesn't seem to like it either.  Guess I won't make it unless I am REALLY hungry!
 
(Linda Fernandez via Colette Hokanson)

Madison & I loved this.  Jason thought it was okay; Erin hardly tried it.  The recipe suggested serving it over rice but we preferred it without. 

1 T extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 c finely chopped red onion
1 1/4 c finely chopped green bell pepper (1 lg)
1/2 c chopped carrot (1 med)
1/2 c chopped celery (2 med)
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 T minced peeled fresh ginger (I used a dash of ground ginger)
1 T curry powder
1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained (or undrained)
1 bay leaf
4 c vegetable broth (I used chicken)
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2" pieces (about 12 oz)
1 1/2 c shelled edamame
1/4 c creamy or crunchy natural peanut butter or almond butter
1/4 c chopped fresh cilantro
1 (6 oz) bag baby spinach, torn into bite-sized pieces
1/2 t salt
ground black pepper

Heat oil in 4 qt saucepan over medium heat.  Add onion, pepper, carrot and celery; saute until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add garlic, ginger and curry powder; saute until fragrant, about 1 minute (do not brown garlic).  Add tomatoes and bay leaf.  Cook, uncovered, until tomatoes are slightly reduced, about 3 minutes.

Add broth and sweet potatoes; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer about 8 minutes.  Add edamame and peanut butter; stir to combine.  Add cilantro and spinach; cook until thoroughly heated and spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.  Season with salt & pepper.  Serves 8.

Per cup:
Calories:  190
Fat:  8g
Protein:  11g
Carbs:  21g
Fiber:  5g

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