African Peanut Tomato Soup Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful African Peanut Tomato Soup recipe! This creamy, subtly spicy soup is a taste sensation, perfectly blending the richness of peanuts with the sweetness of tomatoes. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's a quick and satisfying weeknight meal or impressive appetizer. Get ready to experience the magic of peanuts and tomatoes!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 501.3 kcal
Protein 39g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for African Peanut Tomato Soup

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 28 ounces (794g) canned crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
  • 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts

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How to Make African Peanut Tomato Soup

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add 28 ounces (794g) canned crushed tomatoes, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 4 cups vegetable broth, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste), and 1 teaspoon salt. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  4. Stir in 1/2 cup long-grain rice. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the soup has thickened slightly.
  5. Garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped scallions and 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

88 g

Sugar

56g

Fat

22g

Carbs

20g