African Peanut Soup - Oryana

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 sweet potato, peeled, diced
• 2 tablespoons peeled, minced fresh ginger
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 cups water
• 1 bunch collard greens, kale, or chard, ribs removed, leaves chopped (save the chard stems for another use)
• 3/4 cup unsalted peanut butter (chunky or smooth)
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon red chili paste
• 1 14 oz can chickpeas, drained, rinsed or 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
• 1/4 cup coconut milk, optional
• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts, for garnish
• 1 green onion, sliced
• Cooked rice