Peanut Soup

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time55 mins

Peanut soups are common throughout Africa. Some are very simple, others more elaborate.

3 cups chicken broth or chicken stock

1 small onion, minced

1 small sweet green pepper (or bell pepper), minced

1 garlic clove, crushed (optional)

black pepper, cayenne pepper or red pepper, salt (to taste)

1 chile pepper, minced (optional)

1 carrot, chopped fine — or — 1 sweet potato or yam, boiled and mashed (optional)

1 tomato, chopped — or — canned tomatoes (optional)

1 ½ unsweetened peanut butter (or make your own peanut paste, see the simple peanut soup recipe below)

If using homemade peanut paste, simmer it with the broth for fifteen minutes, then add all other ingredients and simmer over low heat until everything is thoroughly cooked. Stir often. Soup should be thick and smooth.

If using peanut butter: Combine all ingredients except the peanut butter and simmer over medium heat until everything is tender. Reduce heat, add the peanut butter and simmer for a few minutes more. Stir often. Soup should be thick and smooth.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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