African Peanut Soup Recipe

Name: African Peanut Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup roasted and shelled peanuts; 2 tablespoons peanut or neutral oil, like grapeseed or corn; 1 medium red or white onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 pinch cayenne; 6 cups vegetable stock; 2 sweet potatoes or yams (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into thick slices; 8 plum tomatoes, cored and halved (canned are fine; drain and reserve liquid for another use); 1/4 pound pound collards or kale, washed and cut into wide ribbons; 1/2 cup cup peanut butter, chunky or smooth; 1 pound baked or extra firm tofu (cubed); 1 tablespoon Coriander

Servings: persons

1 cup roasted and shelled peanuts
2 tablespoons peanut or neutral oil, like grapeseed or corn
1 medium red or white onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pinch cayenne
6 cups vegetable stock
2 sweet potatoes or yams (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into thick slices
8 plum tomatoes, cored and halved (canned are fine; drain and reserve liquid for another use)
1/4 pound pound collards or kale, washed and cut into wide ribbons
1/2 cup cup peanut butter, chunky or smooth
1 pound baked or extra firm tofu (cubed)
1 tablespoon Coriander

1
Chop peanuts, or crush them with the side of a knife, or pulse them in a food processor to chop roughly.
2
Put oil in a deep skillet or medium saucepan over medium heat; a minute later, add onion, ginger and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add 3/4 cup peanuts, the coriander and the cayenne and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3
Stir in the stock and the sweet potatoes, bring to a boil, and turn heat down to medium-low so the soup bubbles gently. Stir in tomatoes and collards, then cook, about 10 minutes. Add tofu.
4
Stir in 1/4 cup peanut butter. Taste, adjust seasoning (you may want to add more peanut butter at this point) and serve, garnished with remaining peanuts.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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: 1 cup roasted and shelled peanuts, 2 tablespoons peanut or neutral oil, like grapeseed or corn, 1 medium red or white onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger, 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.

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African Peanut Soup

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