West African Peanut Soup Recipe

Name: West African Peanut Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chopped onions; 1 tablespoon peanut oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh gingerroot; 1 cup chopped carrot; 2 cups chopped sweet potatoes (up to 1 cup white potatoes can be substituted); 4 cups vegetable stock or 4 cups water; 2 cups tomato juice; 1 cup smooth peanut butter; 1 tablespoon sugar (optional); 1 cup chopped scallions or 1 cup chives

Servings: persons

2 cups chopped onions
1 tablespoon peanut oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh gingerroot
1 cup chopped carrot
2 cups chopped sweet potatoes (up to 1 cup white potatoes can be substituted)
4 cups vegetable stock or 4 cups water
2 cups tomato juice
1 cup smooth peanut butter
1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
1 cup chopped scallions or 1 cup chives

1
Saute the onions in oil until just translucent.
2
Stir in the cayenne and ginger.
3
Add the carrots and saute a couple more minutes.
4
Mix in the potatoes and stock.
5
Bring the soup to a boil and then simmer for about 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
6
In a blender or food processor, puree the vegetables with the cooking liquid and the tomato juice.
7
Return the puree to the soup pot. Stir in the peanut butter until smooth.
8
Taste the soup. Its sweetness will depend on the sweetness of the carrots and sweet potatoes. If it is not naturally sweet, add just a little sugar to enhance the other flavors.
9
Reheat the soup gently, using a heat diffuser if needed to prevent scorching.
10
Add more water, stock, or tomato juice for a thinner soup.
11
Serve topped with plenty of chopped scallions or chives.

613

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups chopped onions, 1 tablespoon peanut oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh gingerroot, and more.

Yes, West 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.

West African Peanut Soup

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