Have you ever heard of this one? This creamy African peanut soup recipe? It is a rich soup that contains ingredients such as diced chicken, fresh carrots, ground cinnamon and a good scoop of peanut butter… This is one of my favorite chicken soup recipes!
And definitely one of my favorite chicken soups.
It has got one of my all time favorite ingredients in it: peanut butter!
Yes, you just read that.
Peanut butter in a soup. And if you are a peanut butter fan, then this African peanut soup recipe is right up your alley.
Peanut butter and chicken? You will adore this one as well!
Peanut Butter
Gosh, before I had never ever thought of adding peanut butter to a soup.
How about you?
I can already hear you think, what? And you are absolutely right. Adding peanut butter to a soup sounds incredibly bonkers. But the minute I read about it, it made sense though.
So I just had to try it out.
This peanut soup recipe also reminds me of a rather runny peanut butter curry or kari.
Peanut curries are also popular in Thailand.
Anyway, it is a great comfy soup.
Easy African Peanut Soup Recipe
And the perfect treat for cold winter days, but also a hearty summer lunch if you ask me.
This peanut soup is quick and easy to prepare, it takes just 30 minutes!
Besides the peanut butter, this soup doesn’t contain any other funny stuff.
Good old diced chicken. Because peanut butter and chicken, that’s a great combo.
And then there are also a couple of everyday vegetables such as carrots and onion. But next time I think I will turn it up a notch and add other vegetables such as fresh okras (or ladies’ fingers), turnips, Thai eggplant and even sweet potatoes.
Are you in for a treat?
Then you should definitely try out this peanut soup!
Enjoy!
Easy African Peanut Soup Recipe
African peanut soup with chicken, carrots, cinnamon and peanut butter... This is one of my favorite chicken soup recipes!
- 3 tbsp peanut butter
- 10,5 oz fresh chicken breasts (300 g)
- 1 small fresh carrot diced
- 2- inch fresh ginger (5 cm, grated
- 2 cups chicken stock (480 ml), warm
- 1 large garlic clove chopped
- ½ tsp coriander powder
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- a handful salted peanuts chopped roughly
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- pepper
- salt
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Rinse the chicken breast under cold running tap water and pat it dry with some kitchen paper. Then dice the chicken up into bite-size chunks. Pour the vegetable oil in a large saucepan and place it over medium-high heat. Once the oil is almost hot, add the diced chicken.
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Stir well and quickly brown the chicken on all sides until a little browned. Then add the chopped garlic, yellow onion, diced carrot and the freshly grated ginger.
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Stir well. Cook for 3 minutes. Then add the spices: the ground cinnamon, cumin, coriander and turmeric. Season with a pinch of pepper and salt.
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Stir and cook for another 4 minutes. Then pour in the warm chicken stock and add the tomato paste as well.
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Stir and bring the soup to a rolling boil. Then turn the heat low and simmer it for about 10 minutes. After that stir in the peanut butter.
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Let the peanut butter melt into the chicken soup and simmer for another 10 minutes. Then check the seasoning and add extra pepper or salt to taste if necessary. Scoop the peanut soup into large bowls and garnish with the chopped salted peanuts. Serve piping hot.
In what cuisines are peanuts and peanut butter popular?
Peanuts and peanut butter are versatile ingredients that have found their way into various cuisines around the world.
Let’s explore where it is particularly popular!
American Cuisine
Peanut butter is an iconic part of American food culture. It is commonly used in sandwiches, peanut butter cookies, and desserts.
The classic PB&J (peanut butter and jelly) sandwich is a staple in many American households.
Peanut butter cookies, peanut butter cups, and peanut butter-based sauces are also beloved.
West African Cuisine
In West Africa, especially countries like Ghana, Nigeria, and Senegal, groundnut or peanut soup is a traditional dish.
Yes, ground peanuts are used to create a rich and flavorful soup, often combined with vegetables and spices.
Thai Cuisine
Thai cuisine features a variety of dishes that incorporate peanut sauce.
Satay (skewered and grilled meat served with peanut sauce) is a popular street food.
Pad thai, a stir-fried noodle dish, often includes a tangy peanut sauce.
Indonesian Cuisine
Gado gado, an Indonesian salad, features blanched vegetables, tofu, and hard-boiled eggs topped with a peanut sauce.
Sate (similar to Thai satay) is also enjoyed with peanut sauce.
Chinese Cuisine
While not as common as in other cuisines, Chinese cuisine occasionally uses peanut butter in sauces and dressings.
Cold sesame noodles often feature a peanut-based sauce.
Middle Eastern Cuisine
Peanut butter is not native to Middle Eastern cuisine, but it has made its way into some dishes.
In Israel, for example, peanut butter is sometimes used in savory sauces.
Global Fusion Cuisine
As globalization continues, chefs and home cooks experiment with fusion dishes.
You will find peanut butter creatively incorporated into everything from curries to desserts.
Remember, the love for peanut butter transcends borders, and its creamy or crunchy goodness adds a delightful twist to various culinary traditions!