African Peanut Chicken Soup Recipe

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 and prepared (grated, chopped, or mashed)
• 1 green bell pepper (1 cup chopped)
• 1 red bell pepper (1 cup chopped)
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
• V8 Vegetable Juice
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter

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!