African Garbanzo, Peanut, and Kale Soup

If you love peanut butter as much as I do you will love this soup!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 1 large carrot, thinly sliced

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 6 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

  • 2 cups vegetable stock

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1 teaspoon coriander

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1 cup tomato puree

  • 1 15oz can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

  • 2 cups chopped kale

  • Freshly ground salt and pepper

STEPS:

  • In a large pot over medium heat add olive oil. Add onions and carrot and sauté until soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook a few more minutes, stirring constantly.

  • In your food processor or by hand, mix the peanut butter and a little of the vegetable stock to make a smooth paste. Set aside. Blend the rest of the vegetable stock into the onion mixture.

  • Add the paprika, coriander and cayenne to the onion mixture and return to medium heat. Continue to cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the peanut butter mixture, tomato puree, beans and kale. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, or until kale is tender and the soup begins to thicken. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.

  • Serve with flatbread and enjoy!

-Sherri Krug-Summers

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