Sweet Potato Soup with Harissa Spinach

Ingredients

• olive oil
• leeks
• tomato paste
• creamy peanut butter
• harissa
• garlic cloves
• ground turmeric
• ground cumin
• sweet potatoes
• low sodium vegetable broth
• baby spinach leaves
• lemon wedge

Preparation

1. 1heat oil in dutch oven over med-high heat
2. 2add leeks and saute 5-7 minutes
3. 3stir in tomato paste , peanut butter , harissa , garlic , turmeric , and cumin cook 1 to 2 minutes stirring constantly
4. 4add broth , sweet potatoes , and 1 1 / 2 c water
5. 5simmer over med-low heat , partially covered for 25 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender
6. 6remove from heat and blend mixture with immersion blender
7. 7bring soup back to a simmer and stir in spinach
8. 8serve with lemon wedges