posted by Terrytx 11-01-102 6:46 AM 
* Exported from MasterCook * 
Vegetarian West African Soup 
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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00 
Categories : Soups And Stews Superfast 
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method 
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2/3 cup roasted peanuts 
2 teaspoons vegetable oil 
2 cups chopped onion 
6 cups (1 inch) cubed peeled sweet potato 
1 tablespoon ground cumin 
1/2 teaspoon black pepper 
1/4 teaspoon salt 
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained 
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans vegetable broth 
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained 
flat-leaf parsley sprigs (optional) 
Place peanuts in a food processor; process until smooth (about 2 minutes), scraping sides of bowl once. 
Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion; saute 7 minutes or until lightly browned. Add peanut butter, potato and next 6 ingredients (potato through tomatoes); bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes or until potato is tender. Garnish with parsley, if desired. 
Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups). 477 cal, 9.4g fat, 13g pro, 89.7g carb, 13.1g fiber, 0mg chol, 3.2mg iron, 904mg sod, 110mg calc. 
Source: Cooking Light-10/02