VEGAN AFRICAN PEANUT SOUP ENJOY DAN:

                     VEGAN AFRICAN PEANUT SOUP by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

2-tablespoons olive oil

1-red onion, chopped

1-poblano pepper, seeded ribs removed, finely chopped

1-red bell pepper

1-carrot, peeled and finely chopped

2-teaspoon curry powder

1-sweet potatoes, peeled and diced

1-yellow squash, peeled and diced

2-garlic cloves, minced

1-thumb-size fresh ginger, shredded

1-(15 Oz) can diced tomatoes

4-cups veggie stock

3-tablespoons crunchy peanut butter

1-(14.5 Oz) can black beans, drained

1/4- cup dry roasted peanuts

DIRECTIONS:

1.   In a stock-pot heat over medium heat and when simmering.

2.   Add onion, poblano pepper, red pepper, bell pepper, and carrot and sauté for 5 minutes.

3.   Add garlic and ginger, and curry powder and sauté 2 minutes.

4.   Add tomatoes and a pinch of salt and simmer for 5 minutes.

5.   Stir in sweet potato, yellow squash, black beans, and stock and simmer for 15-20 minutes.

6.   Whisk in peanut butter and simmer for 4-5 minutes.

7.   Taste for seasoning and garnish with cilantro and peanuts.

ENJOY DAN:                  BON-APPETITE!!