West African Peanut Soup With Chicken Recipe

Name: West African Peanut Soup With Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 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; 1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken (about 2 thighs or breasts) cut into chunks; Pinch of cayenne; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 6 cups stock or water; 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); 1/2 pound collards or kale, washed and cut into wide ribbons; 1/4 to 1/2 cup peanut butter, chunky or smooth.

Servings: persons

3/4 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
1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken (about 2 thighs or breasts) cut into chunks
Pinch of cayenne
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 cups stock or water
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)
1/2 pound collards or kale, washed and cut into wide ribbons
1/4 to 1/2 cup peanut butter, chunky or smooth.

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1. Chop peanuts, or crush them with the side of a knife, or pulse them in a food processor to chop roughly.
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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 chicken and continue cooking for another 3 or 4 minutes, until just coloring. Add 1/2 cup peanuts and the cayenne and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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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, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
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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.

430

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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: 3/4 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, West African Peanut Soup With Chicken 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 With Chicken

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