Sweet Potato Soup

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Difficulty: easy Prep Time: More than 15 Minutes Total Time: More than 1 hour

6 large sweet potatoes,
peeled and cubed
3 tbsp butter
3 onions, chopped
8 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/3 cup fresh ginger root, grated
12 cups chicken stock
1 cup smooth peanut butter
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 limes, juiced
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Toppings
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 tbsp grated lime zest
4 large Roma tomatoes,
seeded & diced (optional)

In a small bowl, stir together the zest and sour cream. Set aside in the fridge to allow the flavours to meld. Meantime, melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook for about
5 minutes, until softened. Add cumin, red pepper flakes and ginger. Cook five minutes more. Add sweet potatoes and chicken stock. Bring just to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer for about 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. PurÃ©e the soup and whisk in the peanut butter. Season with salt and pepper. Just before serving, stir in the lime juice and cilantro. Top with a dollop of lime sour cream and a sprinkle of tomatoes, if desired. Yield: Approx. 1 gallon