Thai Peanut Sweet Potato Soup

INGREDIENTS

4 tsp

olive oil, divided

1 cup

chopped yellow onion (from 1 onion)

4 cups

vegetable broth

3 cups

peeled and chopped sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 lb. sweet potatoes)

1 1/2 cups

chopped carrots, (from 2 carrots)

jar peanut satay sauce (such as Thai Kitchen)

1/4 tsp

black pepper

1 1/4 tsp

kosher salt, divided

1/3 cup

chopped pecans

1/8 tsp

cayenne pepper

1/4 cup

coconut cream

1 tbsp

fresh lime juice, plus zest for garnish (from 1 lime)

Chopped fresh cilantro