African Happiness Soup

African Happiness Soup 💛This spicy, creamy African Happiness Soup nourishes both body and soul — rich in flavor, filled with warming spices, and brimming with wholesome energy. It reminds me to live like the people of Africa do, finding joy in simple pleasures, embracing gratitude even in hardship, and staying present in each moment. Sunflower seed butter offers more vitamins and minerals than many traditional nut butters. It provides a powerful combination of protein, fiber, and healthy fats—all derived from nutrient-dense sunflower seeds. So grateful for this protein-packed bowl of goodness and the leafy embrace of my lovely Philodendron, Josephine. Happiness in every slurp.  

African Happiness Soup 

Ingredients: 

 

1 large onion, diced 

1 red pepper, chopped 

1 large, sweet potato, cubed 

3 to 4 Roma tomatoes, diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp fresh ginger, minced

2 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp thyme

2 tsp chili powder

1 tsp curry powder

1 tsp ground cumin

2 & 1/2 cups filtered water or more

1 cup organic sunflower seed butter

Optional: cilantro leaves and sunflower seeds for garnish. 

 

Directions:

1.     In a large pot, sauté the onion, red pepper, and sweet potatoes with a splash of water, stirring occasionally, until tender.

2.     Add the garlic and ginger, and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

3.     Stir in the spices and cook for another minute to release their flavor.

4.     Add the water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

5.     Stir in the sunflower seed butter and simmer for 3 minutes more.

6.     Remove from heat. Divide the soup among bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and sunflower seeds.