Thai Peanut Coconut Curry Soup
2 large sweet potatoes, cooked
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 onion, diced
1 jalapeno, chopped
1 large clove garlic, minced
4 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
3 cups coconut milk
3 cups chicken broth
1/3 cup natural peanut butter
3 tablespoon minced cilantro
squeeze of fresh lime
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
sea salt and pepper, to taste
½ teaspoon cayenne, optional
½ cup roasted peanuts, chopped for garnish
Heat one tablespoon oil in a medium soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté just until softened. Add the jalapenos and garlic, sauté 1 minute. Stir in curry paste, coconut milk and chicken broth, stir to combine. Then add sweet potato and stir to combine. Puree soup, stir in peanut butter, cilantro, lime, ginger, cayenne and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with chopped peanuts and extra cilantro, if desired.