Autumn Sweet Potato Soup

extra virgin olive oil

large yellow onion, peeled and diced

garlic, crushed

lbs orange sweet potatoes (yams), peeled and cubed

zucchini, sliced

yellow vegetable stock ((you can substitute chicken stock if not vegan/vegetarian))

fresh thyme leaves

cumin

ground ginger

cayenne pepper ((or more to taste))

medium tomatoes, peeled and diced ((or 1 14 oz. can diced tomatoes))

creamy peanut butter, (or more to taste)

Salt and pepper, (to taste)

Chopped roasted peanuts or fresh thyme leaves for garnish ((optional))