Creamy and Spicy Soup

This soup is just like what the title says, spicey!  It also has a fantastic sweetness too!  I love that it is creamy, but is dairy free and vegan.  It’s hard to figure out creamy dishes that don’t use actual dairy or cream in them.  The peanut butter is what helps cut some of the spice and adds that delicious creamy texture.

This soup is delicious fresh, but it’s even better the next day when the flavors have been able to soak in and become even more intense.  When, I eat this soup, I have to have something as a side to help cut the spiciness.  Because, it is really, really spicy, but in a good way.  I love it with gluten free corn chips, or a salad.  My hubby likes his straight up or with a biscuit or cornbread.

My Creamy and Spicy Soup warms you up from the inside, not just from the hot temperature, but from the heat of the spices too.  Since, my Creamy and Spicy Soup cooks in a slow cooker, it’s super easy to make.  The prep time is quick and easy, and even though it cooks in a slow cooker, it’s ready in only 2 and a half hours!  So, when you want some soup that is unique and healthy, try my Creamy and Spicy Soup!

Creamy and Spicy Soup

Ingredients

• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
• 12 oz sweet corn
• ½ of 4 oz can of jalapeno or 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced very finely
• 15 oz can black beans
• 1 quart vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup peanut butter (or cashew butter)
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (or dried, but fresh tastes better)
• 2 tbs curry powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder or 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 3 tsp coconut sugar
• 1 tsp black pepper, optional
• ½ tsp salt, optional

Directions

Combine the sweet potato, corn, jalapeno, black beans, broth, curry powder, garlic, and cinnamon in a slow cooker (if you are using frozen corn, thaw it atleast half way; if you are using fresh corn, pre-cook it before adding it to the slow cooker).  Stir to combine and cook on high / medium for about 2.5 hours.  Turn off slow cooker.  Then, add in the peanut butter, cilantro, sugar, black pepper and salt, stir to combine.  Makes five servings.  Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 2 cups

5 Servings per Recipe

Amount Per Serving
Calories 233.5
Total Fat 9.5g
	Trans Fat 0g
Total Carbohydrate 34.5g
	Dietary Fiber 6g
Protein 9.5g

Gluten and Dairy Free!  Vegan!

*Nutrition facts will vary depending on the size of the sweet potato and if you use cashew butter in place of the peanut butter.

**I always suggest using organic ingredients whenever possible.