Spicy West African Sweet Potato Soup

Description Nice spicy and rich sweet potato soup. This can be served over rice to make it last longer or for a crowd. Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, minced ½ teaspoon ground cumin, or more to taste ½ teaspoon ground turmeric … Read more

African Sweet Potato Stew

Description I came across an African sweet potato stew recipe a few years ago, and adapted it to suit our taste. It is very flavorful and just a bit spicy – just right for cold days! This recipe makes a lot of stew, so it may be halved for a smaller portion, but also freezes … Read more

African Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup

Description A delicious soup combining the tastes of sweet potatoes, peanuts, and tomatoes. Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin 1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 pinch ground cloves 3 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 ½ pounds sweet … Read more