Sweet Potato Peanut Bisque

Sweet Potato Peanut Bisque

3 large sweet potatoes, chopped

1 tablespoon peanut oil

1 small yellow onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 cups tomato juice

2 green chiles, diced or to taste

2 teaspoon(s) minced fresh ginger

1 teaspoon(s) ground allspice

2 cups vegetable broth

1/2 cup smooth peanut butter

Freshly ground pepper to taste

juice of 1 lime

Chopped fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges for garnish, optional

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. Meanwhile, add sweet potato and onion and cook stirring, until it just begins to brown, 10-15 minutes. 
3. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. 
4. Stir in juice, green chiles, ginger, and allspice. 
5. Adjust the heat so the mixture boils gently; cook for 10 minutes.
6. Place the half soup in a food processor along with the broth and peanut butter and puree until blended.
7. Puree until completely smooth. 
8. Puree the other half of the soup too.  
9. Thin the bisque with water, if desired. Season with pepper. 
10. Add lime juice and heat until hot. 
11. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.