Peanut and Vegetable Soup

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2 cups white onions, diced small

1/4 cup fresh garlic, peeled and chopped

1/4 cup fresh ginger, peeled and chopped

2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil

3 teaspoons cumin seeds

2 teaspoons coriander seeds

3 small red hot chiles (bird), chopped

2 cups peeled, seeded and chopped plum tomatoes

1 teaspoon whole white peppercorns

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

1 1/2 cups dry sherry

2 quarts vegetable broth

1 1/2 cups coconut milk (about 1 (12-ounce) can)

1 cup smooth natural peanut butter

2 cups peeled and medium diced turnips

2 cups peeled and medium diced carrots

2 cups peeled and medium diced sweet potatoes (yellow if possible)

Salt