Peanut Soup

Peanut Soup

Peanut Soup

In Africa, peanuts are referred to as groundnuts. This peanut soup with chicken has minimal ingredients and prep time. I recommend using dark meat chicken instead of white meat, with the skin removed. You can use the peanut butter of your liking. I prefer to grind my own peanuts to cut back on sugar and salt. Serve this soup with steamed rice.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: African
Keyword: african, Chicken, main course
Author: Alex Gorgos

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs chicken thighs and drumsticks skinned, cut into chunks
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 3 tbsp parsley
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Season the chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium high heat. Brown the chicken on all sides for 8-10 minutes.
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  • While the chicken is browning, add the tomatoes, onion, garlic and parsley to a blender.
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  • Purée.
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  • Add the tomato purée to the chicken. Simmer covered on medium heat for 30 minutes.
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  • Add in the peanut butter, cayenne, and water. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve with steamed rice.