Peanut and Sweet Potato Soup

This is a vitamix recipe but I am sure you can make it in a normal blender and heat on the stove.

Peanut and Sweet Potato Soup
Yield: 7 cups

Speed: Variable to High to Variable Time: 6 to 7 minutes

1 cup (240 mL) low sodium vegetable stock
1 cup canned chopped tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup onions, sauteed
3 cloves garlic, roasted
8 ounces silken tofu
1 cup natural peanut butter
15-ounce can sweet potatoes (not in syrup)
1/2 cup red pepper, diced (reserved)
1/2 cup green pepper, diced (reserved)
1/4 cup scallions, chopped (reserved)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional) with salt and pepper, to taste

1 T cinnamon (my add..I needed it)

Place all ingredients in Vita-Mix container in order listed, except reserved ingredients. Secure 2-part lid. Select VARIABLE, speed #1. Turn on machine and quickly increase speed to #10; then to HIGH. Run for 6 to 7 minutes. Reduce speed to VARIABLE, speed #4. Add reserved ingredients. Run for additional 10 seconds. Serve immediately.

Garnish: Brown rice, diced cooked chicken, chopped roasted peanuts.
Health Classification: Low Cholesterol, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan

Meal Type: Soups

Nutrition FactsServing Size 1 cup (240 mL)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 334
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19g
Saturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 297mg
Potassium 730mg
Total Carbohydrate 31g
Dietary Fiber 5g
Sugars 11g

Protein 14g

Vitamin A 118%
Vitamin C 56%
Calcium 8%
Iron 11%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:

Calories:
2000
2500
Total Fat
Less than
65g
80g
Sat Fat
Less than
20g
25g
Cholesterol
Less than
300mg
300mg
Sodium
Less than
2,400mg
2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate

300g
375g
Dietary Fiber

25g
30g
Calories per gram:
Fat 9
Carbohydrate 4
Protein 4