Saharan West African Peanut And Pineapple Soup

Name: Saharan West African Peanut And Pineapple Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried pineapple pieces; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1/2 sweet onion, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 1 leek, chopped; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup peanut butter; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 3 cups water; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup minced green onion; 1 teaspoon minced garlic

Servings: persons

1 cup dried pineapple pieces
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 sweet onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 leek, chopped
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup peanut butter
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 cups water
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup minced green onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic

1
Soak dried pineapple in a bowl of water until softened, at least 30 minutes; drain.
2
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir sweet onion, celery, and leek in hot oil until tender, about 4 minutes.
3
Sprinkle curry powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt over the vegetables; stir to coat. Cook and stir until strongly fragrant, about 4 minutes more.
4
Add peanut butter to the pot. Drain about half the juice from the tomatoes and discard; pour remaining tomatoes and juice into the pot. Cook until the tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes. Pour 3 cups water into the pot; add drained pineapple.
5
Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer soup for 1 hour. Stir cream, green onion, and garlic into the soup.

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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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried pineapple pieces, 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1/2 sweet onion, chopped, 1 stalk celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Saharan West African Peanut And Pineapple 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!