Looking for a delicious and unique soup recipe? This African-inspired peanut butter soup combines the rich, creamy texture of peanut butter with aromatic spices and tender chicken for an unforgettable meal that’s surprisingly easy to make.
This comforting soup features a harmonious blend of peanut butter, tomatoes, and fragrant spices. While traditionally made with freshly ground peanuts, this simplified version using natural peanut butter delivers equally amazing results with pantry staples.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (unsweetened)
- 2-3 cups chicken stock
- 2 large plum tomatoes
- 1 large onion, divided
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1-inch piece ginger root
- 2 habanero peppers (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 6 tablespoons cooking oil
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons bouillon powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Handful of spinach (optional)
Steps to Follow
- Step 1: Blend tomatoes, half the onion, habaneros, ginger, and garlic until smooth
- Step 2: Season chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper
- Step 3: Brown chicken in oil for 5 minutes per side; remove and set aside
- Step 4: Sauté remaining sliced onion in the same oil until translucent
- Step 5: Add blended mixture, tomato paste, and bay leaves; cook 6-10 minutes
- Step 6: Stir in peanut butter and chicken stock until well combined
- Step 7: Season with thyme, bouillon powder, salt, and pepper
- Step 8: Return chicken to pot; simmer 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked and soup thickens
Additional Instructions
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 45 minutes
- Serves: 6
- For vegetarian version: Replace chicken with root vegetables and use vegetable stock
- Use natural peanut butter with only peanuts and salt as ingredients
- Serve with rice, bread, or traditional African fufu
- Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3 days
- Adjust spiciness by varying amount of habanero peppers
General Nutritional Values
- Calories: 458 kcal
- Protein: 21.2g
- Carbohydrates: 12.2g
- Fat: 37.1g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 5.5g
