African Peanut Soup

Peanut soup is a popular dish in many African countries, and each region has its own variation. It is often enjoyed with a side of rice or bread.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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African Peanut Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: African Courses: African Cuisine, Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 2 medium Carrots
• 1 medium Sweet potato
• 1 cup Peanut butter
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 cup Crushed tomatoes
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Cumin
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Coriander
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Lime juice
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. In a large pot, sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
2. Add the red bell pepper, carrots, and sweet potato. Cook for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the peanut butter, vegetable broth, crushed tomatoes, cayenne pepper, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper.
4. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and let the soup cool slightly. Blend until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
6. Return the soup to the pot and reheat if necessary. Stir in lime juice.
7. Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.