Sunday, January 9, 2011

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!

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