Spicy African Peanut Soup

Peanut soup is a popular dish in many African countries, including Ghana, Senegal, and Nigeria. It is often enjoyed as a main course and is known for its rich and creamy texture.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 17.

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Spicy 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 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 medium Onion
• 3 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 inch piece grated Ginger
• 1 diced Red bell pepper
• 2 diced Carrots
• 1 diced Sweet potato
• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• ¹⁄₂ cup Peanut butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• ¹⁄₂ cup Coconut milk
• For garnish chopped Fresh cilantro
• For garnish crushed Roasted peanuts

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook until onion is translucent.
2. Add red bell pepper, carrots, and sweet potato. Cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add vegetable broth, peanut butter, crushed tomatoes, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
6. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth.
7. Return the pot to low heat and stir in coconut milk. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and crushed roasted peanuts.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 5g

Protein 12g24%

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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.