West African Peanut Soup
West African Peanut Soup is creamy, savory, and lightly spicy.It combines peanut butter with tomatoes and aromatic spices.The soup is filling, nourishing, and deeply flavorful.Perfect as a main dish or hearty starter.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 cup spinach or kale, chopped
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and ginger.
- Stir in tomatoes, paprika, cayenne, and coriander; cook for 3–4 minutes.
- Add broth and sweet potatoes; simmer until tender.
- Whisk in peanut butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add greens and optional protein; simmer 5 more minutes.
- Adjust seasoning and garnish before serving.
Notes
- Use natural peanut butter for best flavour.
- Stir well to prevent sticking.
- Adjust spice level gradually.
- Soup thickens as it cools.
- Tastes even better the next day.