Liberian Peanut Soup Recipe

Name: Liberian Peanut Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ham hock; 1 pound stew beef, cut up; 1 pound chicken pieces (thighs, wings, drumsticks); 4 chicken bouillion cubes; 1 onion, diced; 1 bell pepper, diced; 1 celery stalk, diced; 1 habanero pepper, minced; 1 piece dried fish (optional); Salt and pepper to taste; 2 large potatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces; 1/2 pound chopped okra; 1/2 jar peanut butter

Servings: persons

1 ham hock
1 pound stew beef, cut up
1 pound chicken pieces (thighs, wings, drumsticks)
4 chicken bouillion cubes
1 onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
1 celery stalk, diced
1 habanero pepper, minced
1 piece dried fish (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 large potatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 pound chopped okra
1/2 jar peanut butter

1
Fill a heavy soup pot halfway with water and add ham hock.
2
Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes.
3
Discard the water, put the ham hock back in the pot, and refill with water, again halfway up.
4
Bring to a boil, and add beef, chicken, chicken boullion cubes, onion, pepper, celery, habanero, dried fish and salt and pepper.
5
Cover and cook for about 30 minutes, until the meat is tender.
6
Add potatoes; cook another 15 minutes.
7
Add okra, cook 5 minutes, add peanut butter; cook five minutes more until peanut butter is melted into the soup.
8
Taste and adjust seasonings.
9
If soup is watery, add more peanut butter.
10
If it's too thick, add water.

818

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

105

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 ham hock, 1 pound stew beef, cut up, 1 pound chicken pieces (thighs, wings, drumsticks), 4 chicken bouillion cubes, and more.

Yes, Liberian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Liberian Peanut Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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