Groundnut Soup

Name: Groundnut Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 1/2 cup peanut butter (natural, unsweetened); 12 oz beef stew meat, cubed; 1/2 cup onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, minced; 8 oz sweet potato, cubed; 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

A rich, creamy peanut-based soup loaded with vegetables, meat, and warm spices. A comforting West African classic that's hearty and deeply satisfying.

65 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/2 cup peanut butter (natural, unsweetened)
12 oz beef stew meat, cubed
1/2 cup onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
8 oz sweet potato, cubed
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
4 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz cubed beef stew meat and brown on all sides, about 8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
2

In the same pot, sauté 1/2 cup diced onion, 3 cloves minced garlic, and 1/2 tsp minced fresh ginger until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
3

Add 2 tbsp tomato paste and stir for 1 minute. Return beef to the pot.
4

Pour in 4 cups chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add 8 oz cubed sweet potato, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper. Simmer for 25 minutes.
5

Stir in 1/2 cup peanut butter (natural, unsweetened) until fully dissolved. Add 2 cups chopped fresh spinach and simmer for 5 more minutes until spinach wilts.
6

Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot over rice if desired.

Questions

How long does Groundnut Soup keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Groundnut Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

Moin Moin (Steamed Bean Pudding) side
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Lentil and Cottage Cheese Stuffed Peppers side

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