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African Peanut Soup Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful African Peanut Soup recipe inspired by the Colophon Bookstore in Fairhaven, Bellingham, WA! This savory and subtly spicy soup is far from sweet – a delicious and satisfying meal perfect for a cozy night in. Enjoy the rich peanut butter flavor, balanced with zesty lemon and a kick of chili. Serve with crusty bread for dipping!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 586.7 kcal
Protein 43g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for African Peanut Soup

  • 1 inch fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • crushed chili peppers (for serving)
  • 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup roasted unsalted peanuts
  • 1 medium onion
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or diced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 lemon wedge (for juice)
  • 1-2 fresh Thai chilies
  • 1 loaf crusty French bread (for serving)

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How to Make African Peanut Soup

  1. In a food processor, finely chop 1 inch ginger, 2 cloves garlic, and 1-2 Thai chilies (adjust to your spice preference).
  2. Add to the food processor: 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, 1 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, and 1 medium onion, roughly chopped. Pulse until coarsely chopped, leaving some texture.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a large pot. Add 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, 4 cups chicken stock, 2 cups water, and 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or diced.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour until smooth. Add to the pot and stir well.
  5. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low, simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors have melded.
  6. Let the soup cool slightly to 145°F (63°C). Ladle into bowls, topping each with a sprinkle of chopped peanuts and the juice of 1/2 lemon wedge.
  7. Serve immediately with extra crushed chili peppers on the side and a loaf of crusty French bread with butter for dipping.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

49g

Fat

69g

Carbs

13g

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