African Peanut Soup Recipe

Name: African Peanut Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon peanut oil, divided; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 2 medium onions, sliced (about 4 cups); 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 large sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and cut into chunks; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and quartered; 1 pound ground turkey; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter; 1/2 cup coconut milk

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon peanut oil, divided
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 medium onions, sliced (about 4 cups)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 large sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and cut into chunks
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and quartered
1 pound ground turkey
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
1/2 cup coconut milk

1
Heat 2 tablespoons of peanut oil in a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat.
2
Add curry powder and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
3
Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.
4
Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
5
Stir in sweet potatoes, chicken broth and tomatoes, and bring soup to a boil.
6
Simmer, covered, 20 to 30 minutes.
7
In a large skillet, heat the remaining teaspoon of peanut oil.
8
Add the turkey and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up any clumps until cooked through.
9
Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
10
Drain on paper towels.
11
Add cooked ground turkey, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, cayenne, peanut butter, and coconut milk to the soup, stirring to combine.
12
Bring mixture to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.

696

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon peanut oil, divided, 1 tablespoon curry powder, 2 medium onions, sliced (about 4 cups), 2 teaspoons minced garlic, and more.

Yes, African Peanut Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

African Peanut Soup

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