You guys may like this site, if you're not already familiar with it...

[OneGrassRoot]

It was noted in an email I just received and thought I'd share. It's touted as the "Facebook for Foodies."

:)

http://www.foodbuzz.com/

[EFerrari]

1. Wow. I already found two soup recipes I want to try.

Peanut Butter Soup (Africa)

The first of our two vegan options is a hearty peanut butter soup from Western Africa. Habanero pepper give this soup a nice kick!

1 Tbs olive oil
1 onion, chopped
dash cayenne pepper
1 tsp. freshly grated ginger
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped
1 habanero pepper, chopped with seeds removed
2 cups vegetable stock
1 cup canned whole peeled tomatoes
1 cup peanut butter
green onions

Heat the oil in a medium saucepan. Add the onions and cook until translucent. Add the cayenne, ginger, and carrot and cook for another few minutes. Add the sweet potato, habanero, and stock. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 10 minutes or until potato softens.

Blend the solids in a blender or food processor. Return the puree to the pot over low heat. Add the peanut butter and stir until melted and incorporated into the soup. Season as needed with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped green onions.

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Curried Sweet Potato Soup (Australia/ Oceania)

This soup is traditionally made with a native root vegetable called kumara, but sweet potato is an easy substitute. Adjust th amount of curry powder according to your taste preferences – I made mine pretty spicy, and loved the way the cool, creamy coconut milk balanced out the heat.

1 Tbs butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, sliced
1 tsp freshly grated ginger
2 Tbs curry powder
1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
1 cup vegetable stock
2-1/2 cups almond milk
salt and pepper
1/4 cup coconut milk
cilantro

Melt the butter in the bottom of a medium saucepan. Saute the onion, garlic, and ginger until soft and fragrant. Add the sweet potato and cover with the stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until potato softens.

Puree the soup in a blender or food processor. Return to the pot and add the almond milk. Gently heat over low hat until armed though. Garnish each bowl with a drizzle of coconut milk and minced cilantro.

[OneGrassRoot]

2. Geez.....

I don't cook, and simply thought of this group when I saw the site, but now I want to make both of these soups!

:hi:

[EFerrari]

3. For me, cooking is all about trying new things.

I get bored much too easily, making the same old things even if they work. :)