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African Peanut Chicken Soup Recipe

Experience a taste explosion with this vibrant African Peanut Chicken Soup! This surprisingly simple recipe combines unexpected flavors to create a rich, creamy, and deeply satisfying soup that's sure to become a new family favorite. Intriguing ingredients meld into a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and spicy notes. Get ready for a culinary adventure!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 363.9 kcal
Protein 49g
Rating 4.7 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for African Peanut Chicken Soup

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2-3 chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), diced
  • 1 medium onion (about 1 cup chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled, grated or chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper (1 cup chopped)
  • 1 red bell pepper (1 cup chopped)
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups V8 or tomato juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter

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How to Make African Peanut Chicken Soup

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add 2-3 chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), diced, and cook until browned.
  3. Add 1 medium onion (about 1 cup chopped) and 3 cloves garlic, minced, to the pot.
  4. Stir and cook for 5 minutes, or until fragrant.
  5. Peel 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb) and either grate, finely chop, or microwave/bake until soft. If using the latter, mash well.
  6. Add the sweet potatoes to the pot along with 1 green bell pepper (1 cup chopped) and 1 red bell pepper (1 cup chopped).
  7. Pour in 2 (14.5 ounce) cans of chicken broth, 1 1/2 cups V8 or tomato juice, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
  8. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
  9. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  10. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
  11. Stir in 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter continuously until completely smooth and well incorporated.
  12. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

32g

Fat

21g

Carbs

7g

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