West African Peanut Soup

West African Peanut Soup, also known as Groundnut Soup, is a popular dish in many West African countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, and Senegal. It is often enjoyed with fufu, a traditional African staple made from cassava, yam, or plantain.

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: 14.

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West African Peanut Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: West African Courses: Dinner, 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

• 4 tablespoon Peanut butter
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 2 medium Sweet potato
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 cup Canned diced tomatoes
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro
• 4 tablespoon Roasted peanuts

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger, and cook until onion is translucent.
2. Add sweet potato and red bell pepper, and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in peanut butter, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender.
4. Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender, and blend until smooth.
5. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and 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.