Sweet Potato-Peanut Bisque

Sweet Potato-Peanut Bisque

3 large sweet potatoes, chopped 

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small yellow onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

3 cups tomato juice

1 cup diced green chiles

2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger

1 teaspoon ground allspice

2 cups vegetable broth

1/2 cup peanut butter

Freshly ground pepper to taste

Chopped fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges for garnish

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and saute sweet potatoes for 20 minutes. 
2. Add onion and cook, stirring, until it just begins to brown, 2 to 4 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 sweet potatoes in a food processor along with broth and peanut butter. 
7. Puree until completely smooth. 
8. Add the puree to the pot and stir well to combine. 
9. Thin the bisque with water, if desired. 
10. Season with pepper. 
11. Heat until hot. 
12. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges, if desired.