Spicy Peanut Sweet Potato Soup

• 1 tablespoon canola oil or grapeseed
• 2 shallots large, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves chopped
• 2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
• salt
• pepper
• 2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cubed, about 3 medium sweet potatoes
• 3 cups reduced sodium vegetable broth
• 3 cups water
• 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter natural, no sugar added
• 2 tablespoons salted peanuts chopped lightly

1. Heat oil in the KitchenAid(R) Sculptured Stainless Steel Stockpot, over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and saute. Add the garlic, chile powder and salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the spices are incorporated.
2. Add the sweet potatoes, broth and water. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium (a rapid simmer). Cook about 20 minutes - until the potatoes are soft enough to mash with a spoon. Remove the pot from the heat.
3. Add the peanut butter. Using the KitchenAid(R) 2-Speed Hand Blender on high, blend the soup in the pot until smooth and creamy.
4. Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with roasted, lightly salted peanuts. Enjoy!

canola oil, shallots, garlic, chile powder, salt, pepper, sweet potatoes, vegetable broth, water, smooth peanut butter, peanuts

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Spicy-Peanut-Sweet-Potato-Soup-2099121 (may not work)