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CrockPot African Peanut Soup

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Day 149. I was looking through All Recipes the other day and stumbled on African Peanut Soup . The ingredients were simple, and we happened to have everything on hand. I was excited to give it a go, as there were 111 positive reviews. The result was delicious--a thick, hearty soup with a bit of spice and a beautiful peanut flavor. The Ingredients. --1 yellow onion, diced --2 green onions, chopped --2 red bell peppers, chopped --4 cloves minced garlic --1 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes, with liquid --8 cups vegetable broth --1/4 t black pepper --1/4 - 1/2 t chili powder --1/2 cup uncooked brown rice --1 cup peanut butter (to add later) --dollop of sour cream and a bit of tabasco sauce (optional) The Directions. --wash and chop all of the vegetables, and put into the crock. Add the entire can of tomatoes, the uncooked rice, and the spices. --pour in the vegetable broth. --cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for about 4. The soup is done when the onions are fully cooked and a...

African Inspired Vegetarian Crockpot Soup with Peanut Butter Chiles Brown Rice and Lentils

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African-Inspired Vegetarian Crockpot Soup with Peanut Butter, Chiles, Brown Rice, and Lentils would be delicious for Meatless Monday. In Utah the spring weather can change in a minute, and I always like to have soup in the freezer for those days when the weather suddenly gets cold.  Before I moved I made this soup with Jake to re-shoot the photos and I had several containers in my freezer on moving day.  Sadly, that soup (and a whole cooler full of food) was ruined in one of those moving tragedies where something gets put in the wrong spot and isn't discovered for days.  On Saturday I had a few friends over for dinner, so I made more of this tasty soup, and now I'm happy to  have some in my freezer again! Click to continue reading