Ivoirian Peanut Soup

== Description ==
== Ingredients ==
* 2 	 cups chopped onions
* 1 	tablespoon peanut oil or vegetable oil
* 1/2 	teaspoon Cayenne
* 1 	teaspoon grated peeled fresh gingerroot
* 1 	cup chopped carrots
* 2 	cups chopped sweet potatoes (up to 1 cup white potatoes can be substituted)
* 4 	cups vegetable stock or water
* 2 	cups tomato juice
* 1 	cup smooth Peanut butter
* 1 	tablespoon Sugar (optional)
* 1 	cup chopped scallions or chives
== Directions ==
# Saute the onions in oil until just translucent.
# Stir in the Cayenne and ginger.
# Add the carrots and saute a couple more minutes.
# Mix in the potatoes and stock.
# Bring the soup to a boil and then simmer for about 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
# In a blender or food processor, puree the vegetables with the cooking liquid and the tomato juice.
# Return the puree to the soup pot. Stir in the Peanut butter until smooth.
# Taste the soup. Its sweetness will depend on the sweetness of the carrots and sweet potatoes. If it is not naturally sweet, add just a little Sugar to enhance the other flavors.
# Reheat the soup gently, using a heat diffuser if needed to prevent scorching.
# Add more water, stock, or tomato juice for a thinner soup.
# Serve topped with plenty of chopped scallions or chives.
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