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West African Peanut Soup

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"Tomatoes and peanut butter? YES! The first time I tried this at a health food restaurant, I was hooked. About 5 years of tweaking the recipe to my personal taste has created a spicy, sweet favorite amongst my friends and family. Luckily there is always enough for everyone!"
West African Peanut Soup Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 52 times with an average star rating of 4.3
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, very finely diced
  • 2 large bell peppers, (any color) finely chopped
  • 6 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes with juice
  • 8 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup uncooked rice
  • 1 (18 ounce) jar creamy peanut butter
  • chopped roasted peanuts (optional)

What to Drink?
Wine Riesling

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat olive oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, and garlic until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes with their juice, vegetable broth, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
  2. Add rice to soup and stir. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 25 minutes, or until rice is tender.
  3. When rice is cooked, whisk in peanut butter and return to a simmer, and serve. Garnish with chopped roasted peanuts, if desired.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2006 by PUMPKIN314 
This is just like the groundnut soup here in West Africa. I add chicken to it and I use... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2004 by Cookaholic 
I was a little hesitant to make this at first, since I wasn't so sure about the tomatoes and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2004 by CATHRYNCARNA 
Yum yum yum! Being a peanut butter lover and always looking for new taste combinations thought... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2004 by JKFOODIE 
What a great recipe. I put the onions, peppers, and garlic in the food processor to mince... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2005 by MEDFORD63 
I was skeptical, but now I'm a believer! I used the college student method of garlic powder... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2008 by Laura 
I made this recipe tonight, and my husband and I did not care for it. It is way too... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2007 by kirstinvgr 
This was a fantastic soup! I cut the recipe in half, which made it just enough for two with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2008 by Missy 
This recipe has become a staple at my house. I like to use the canned diced tomatoes with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2005 by valereee 
Served this at a dinner party, and everyone loved it. It was WAY too thick, though. And it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2006 by Danielle Ruhl 
Absolutly delicious!!! I've made African Peanut soup before and this was better!!!!!!! ... MORE

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Nutritional Information
West African Peanut Soup

Servings Per Recipe: 10

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 464

  • Total Fat: 33.1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 784mg
  • Total Carbs: 31.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 6.4g
  • Protein: 17.5g

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