African Chicken Soup

This soup is rich, creamy and extremely comforting.

1 tsp oil or butter
1 onion, chopped
1 sweet potato, diced
1 lb chicken breasts, diced
1/2 tsp each:
coriander, cumin, red pepper flakes, cinnamon
1 tsp each:
salt, curry powder
1 tsp minced ginger
1 tsp minced garlic
2 cups chicken broth
1 can diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup coconut milk

Heat the oil or butter in a soup pot. Add onion and sweet potato and cook until softened. Add chicken and cook 3-4 minutes, then add all the dry seasonings and the garlic and ginger. Cook another 3-4 minutes, then pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce and cover. Cook 20 minutes, then add peanut butter and coconut milk.