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African Peanut Soup

A comforting and creamy soup made with peanut butter and fresh veggies, perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: African, Vegan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter Chunky peanut butter may cause clumping.
  • 1 can tomatoes Canned or fresh tomatoes both work.
  • 1 medium onion Chopped.
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 2 cups kale or spinach Use whichever looks freshest.
  • 4 cups vegetable broth or water Vegetable broth provides more flavor.
  • 2 medium carrots Chopped.
  • 1 medium sweet potato Chopped.
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • to taste crushed red pepper Optional for heat.
  • optional ginger Use if feeling fancy.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a big pot, drizzle a little oil, then add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until soft.
  2. Add chopped carrots and sweet potatoes along with a pinch of salt. Let them mingle for 5-6 minutes.
  3. Add the tomatoes to the pot, then pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a low boil.
  4. Once the veggies are tender, scoop peanut butter into a bowl, mix it with some of the hot soup liquid until smooth, then pour it back in the pot.
  5. Stir well to combine everything, and let simmer for another 10 minutes.
  6. Add in the greens right at the end, stir, and serve.

Notes

This soup freezes well, let it cool, then ladle into containers and freeze. It reheats beautifully. Serve with bread, rice, or on its own.