Peanut and Potato Soup with Coriander

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  • Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
2 tablespoons of olive oil1 Onion finely chopped5 cloves of Garlic, crushed1 Red Bell Pepper, seeded and chopped2 medium Potatoes, peeled and diced2 fresh red Chili peppers, seeded and chopped14.5 oz can Hunts petite diced Tomatoes1-1/4 cup unsalted roasted peanuts.6-1/4 cup vegitable stocksalt to tasteblack pepper to taste2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish.
Directions
1. Heat the oilin a large heavy pan over low heat. Stir in the onion and cook for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, pepper, potatoes, chillies and tomatoes. Stir well, cover and cook for 5 minutes.

2. Set 2 tablespoons of peanuts aside for garnish. Grind the remaining nuts in a food processor or blender. Add the vegetables and process until smooth. Return the mixture to the pan and stir in the stock. Boil, lower the heat and simmer for 10 min.

3.Pour the soup into heated bowls. Garnish with a generous scattering of cilantro and peanuts.

Cooks Tip: Replace the unsalted peanuts with peanut butter if you like. Use equal quantities of chunky and Smooth peanut butter for the ideal texture.

Serving Size: 12 one cup servings

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DANHENEHAN.

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 136.8
  • Total Fat: 7.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 501.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 15.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
  • Protein: 4.8 g

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