Ingredients
Equipment
Method
How to Make African Peanut Soup
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until it becomes translucent and fragrant.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional minute until these delightful aromas fill your kitchen.
- Add the cubed sweet potatoes and canned tomatoes. Allow them to cook for 2–3 minutes so the flavors meld beautifully.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender enough to pierce with a fork.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together some of the hot broth with the peanut butter until smooth, then stir this creamy mixture back into the pot.
- Simmer the soup for another 5–10 minutes while stirring occasionally to keep everything incorporated and flavorful.
- Toss in the chopped kale or collard greens and cook until just wilted, about 5 minutes.
- Enhance your soup with salt, pepper, and chili flakes to taste.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and add a sprinkle of cilantro and chopped peanuts on top before diving in.
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Notes
For best results, sauté the onion until translucent and mix peanut butter with hot broth before adding it to prevent clumping.
