African Almond Soup

2lbs plum tomatoes, chopped

2 medium onions, chopped

6 cloves garlic, chopped

2 Tablespoons olive oil

5 cups water

1 8oz can tomato sauce

1/2 cup fresh mint

1 Tablespoon chili powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons salt

red pepper flakes to taste

2 cups swiss chard, spinach, or collard greens

3/4 cup almond butter

2 cups cooked beans

1/4 cup chpped, toasted nuts (almonds, walnuts or pecans)

Combine the tomatoes, onions, garlic & oil in large stockpot.

Cook & stir over high heat for about five minutes or until tomatoes are softened & onion is transparent.

Turn down heat to a simmer.

Add water, tomato sauce, 3 Tablespoons chopped mint, chili powder, cumin, salt & red pepper flakes.

Simmer 10 - 12 minutes.

Add greens & almond butter, cook 3-4 minutes stirring constantly.

Serve with a garnish of toasted nuts & chopped mint!