Spicy African Yam Soup

An unusual combination of simple ingredients that render a spicy, tasty soup that's ready in less than 45 minutes!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 345 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup diced zucchini
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 cup chunky salsa
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
• 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
• ½ cup cooked rice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Saute onion, sweet potato, and garlic until onion is soft. Turn down heat if necessary to prevent burning.

Step 2

Stir in the chicken broth, thyme and cumin. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes. Stir in salsa, garbanzo beans and zucchini. Simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the cooked rice and peanut butter until the peanut butter has dissolved. Serve hot with pita chips and a green salad.