Ghanaian Groundnut Soup
Ghanaian Groundnut Soup is a rich and creamy peanut-based soup made with meat, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. A hearty West African dish that is perfect with rice balls or fufu!
Ingredients
- 1 cup groundnut paste (peanut butter, unsweetened)
- 500 gram chicken, beef, or fish
- 2 medium onions (chopped)
- 2 medium tomatoes (blended or chopped)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1-inch ginger (grated)
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 cups chicken or beef stock
- 2 cups water (as needed)
- 1 tbsp palm oil or vegetable oil
- 1 bay leaf
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Blend tomatoes, onions, garlic, and ginger into a smooth paste.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat oil in a pot, add the blended mixture, and cook for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
- Add meat & spices: Add the chicken, beef, or fish along with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and bay leaf. Stir well.
- Prepare peanut mixture: In a separate bowl, mix groundnut paste with warm water until smooth.
- Simmer the soup: Pour the peanut mixture into the pot, add chicken or beef stock, and let it simmer for 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust consistency: Add water if needed to reach the desired thickness.
- Final seasoning & garnish: Taste and adjust seasoning, then garnish with fresh parsley or basil.
- Serve hot: Enjoy with fufu, rice balls, or boiled yams.
Notes
- Stir the soup regularly to prevent the peanut paste from sticking to the pot.
- Adjust spice levels according to preference.