Description
This Spicy Peanut and Wild Rice Soup is a hearty, comforting dish combining the earthy flavors of wild rice and sweet potato with the rich creaminess of peanut butter and a kick of spicy hot sauce. Slow-cooked in a crock pot, it’s perfect for a warming meal that balances sweet, savory, and spicy notes, topped with fresh cilantro and crunchy peanuts for texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 large sweet potato
- ½ yellow onion
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons grated ginger
Grains and Legumes
- 1 cup wild rice
Liquids and Sauces
- 6 cups vegetable stock
- ⅓ cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (like Sriracha)
Seasonings and Garnishes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cilantro (for garnish)
- Peanuts (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Peel and chop the sweet potato into chunks and finely chop the yellow onion. Mince the garlic cloves and grate the fresh ginger to release their flavors.
- Combine and slow cook: Place the chopped sweet potato, onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, 1 cup of wild rice, and 6 cups of vegetable stock into a large crock pot. Stir gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
- Cook the soup: Set the crock pot to high heat and cook the mixture for 3 to 3.5 hours, or until the wild rice is fully cooked and tender. The sweet potato should be soft enough to blend smoothly.
- Blend part of the soup: Remove about one-third of the cooked soup mixture and transfer it to a blender. The sweet potatoes tend to float, making it easier to capture mostly them. Add ⅓ cup of creamy peanut butter, 6 ounces of tomato paste, and 1 tablespoon of hot sauce to the blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate the blended mixture: Pour the blended peanut and tomato mixture back into the crock pot with the remaining soup. Stir thoroughly to combine all flavors evenly and let it warm through for a few minutes.
- Season and serve: Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and a sprinkle of peanuts for added texture and flavor. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a nuttier flavor, toast the peanuts before garnishing.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce to control the soup’s spiciness.
- Use creamy peanut butter for a smoother consistency in the soup.
- If you don’t have a crock pot, you can cook on the stovetop by simmering covered for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
