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A close up shot of a bowl of West African Peanut Soup. There are crushed peanuts and fresh cilantro on top.

West African Peanut Soup

Ingredients:  

  • 1 large White onion Diced
  • 2 tbs Fresh ginger Diced
  • 4 large Garlic cloves Diced
  • 2 cup Kale Chopped
  • 1 1/2 large Sweet Potatoes Diced
  • 1/2 cup Tomato Paste
  • 1 L Vegetable stock
  • 2 cups Water
  • 3/4 Cups Peanut Butter
  • 1/2 tsp Chilli Flakes
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper

To Garnish

  • 1/2 cup Peanuts Chopped
  • Fresh Cilantro

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Instructions: 

  • Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Once warm add in your onion, ginger and garlic and saute for 2-3 min. Once translucent, toss in your kale, and sweet potato. Saute for another 2-3 min.
  • Next add in your tomato paste and cook down or another 2-3 min. Once cooked down slightly, add in your peanut butter, stock and water. Allow the peanut butter to dissolve into the stock and bring to a boil for 15-20 or until the sweet potato is nice and soft.
  • Season with salt.
  • Once your sweet potato is nice and soft, use an emersion blender to puree the soup, making sure to leave some of the sweet potato whole for some added texture.
  • Garnish with crushed peanuts and cilantro and enjoy!