• 1 Tbsp butter or olive oil
• 1 small onion diced
• 2 to 3 cloves garlic diced
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp coriander
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 Tbsp curry powder (use as alternative to the above spices. Do not use otherwise)
• 1/2 jalapeno finely diced
• 1/4 inch fresh ginger grated
• 1 large sweet potato peeled and diced
• 3 to 4 cups vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• cilantro chopped
• scallions chopped
• 1/2 cup sour cream

Variations

• 1 can coconut milk (replace equivalent amount of broth)
• 2 Tbsp peanut butter