1 3 inchknob ginger(peeled and minced, about 2 Tbsp.)
1jalapeño pepper(cored, seeds removed and finely chopped)
1tsp.kosher salt
1/2 - 1tsp.black pepper
1/2 - 1tsp.red chili flakes
6oz.can tomato paste
15oz.can chickpeas(drained and rinsed)
4cupsvegetable broth
2cupswater
1large sweet potato, unpeeled and diced(about 2 cups)
1cupunsweetened creamy peanut butter
1bunch of hearty greens:kale, swiss chard, collard greens(stems removed and chopped into bite-size pieces)
2limes(cut into wedges)
Chopped peanuts and/or cilantro for garnish(optional)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat then add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger and jalapeño. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper and chili flakes and sauté until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
Add tomato paste, stirring while cooking for approximately 2 minutes.
Add chickpeas, broth, water and sweet potato. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot partially and cook at a simmer for 20-30 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.
Stir peanut butter and greens into soup. Partially cover pot again and continue cooking for another 10 minutes, stirring often.
Distribute the stew evenly among eight bowls and squeeze a lime wedge into each bowl. Garnish as desired with chopped peanuts and/or cilantro.