This is not strictly a Namibian recipe, but a very good dish nevertheless. The soup is very popular in East Africa. Here goes:

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped onion
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp grated fresh peeled ginger
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp homemade garam masala OR
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp ground coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp ground cumin seeds
  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp turmeric
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 sweet potato, diced
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 3 cups fresh green peas

Method

1. Braise/deglaze onions and garlic in a pot for 5-10 minutes.
2. Mix in the ginger, salt, and all spices and cook for a few minutes, stirring often.
3. Add tomatoes and sweet potato, stir. Add 1 1/2 cups of water, stir
4. Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Add 2 cups of the peas and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and add remaining 2 cups of water
7. Puree in batches in a blender until smooth. return to the pot, add the last cup of peas, and cook on medium heat for 3-5 minutes.