Groundnut Soup | FoodieAtlas

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) chicken (or beef), cut into pieces
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup smooth peanut butter (groundnut paste)
4 cups chicken broth (or water)
2 large tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1-2 hot peppers, chopped (optional, adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Salt to taste
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Prepare the Base

In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.

Add the chopped onions and cook until they are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.

Cook the Chicken

Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook until browned on all sides.

Stir in the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and hot peppers (if using). Cook for 5 minutes until the tomatoes have softened.

Add Spices and Broth

Stir in the paprika, cumin, coriander, black pepper, and salt. Cook for another 2 minutes to toast the spices.

Pour in the chicken broth or water and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Add Peanut Butter

In a separate bowl, mix the peanut butter with a small amount of the hot soup broth until smooth.

Stir the peanut butter mixture into the pot, blending well with the soup. Continue to simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the soup to thicken.

Adjust Seasoning

Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Serve

Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.