Best 11 Spicy African Chicken Peanut Soup Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary exploration, where flavors dance on your palate and tantalizing aromas fill the air. Today, we embark on a journey to discover the fiery and delectable "Spicy African Chicken Peanut Soup," a culinary masterpiece that fuses the vibrant and diverse flavors of Africa. With its bold combination of savory spices, tender chicken, creamy peanut butter, and an array of vegetables, this soup promises an unforgettable taste adventure. Let's delve into the world of African cuisine and explore the secrets behind this tantalizing dish, uncovering the perfect recipe that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant heart of Africa.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WEST AFRICAN PEANUT SOUP WITH CHICKEN



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This West African soup is about as different from a traditional European chicken-in-a-pot soup as you can get, flavored with ginger, garlic and chiles (sounds Chinese, yes?), and incorporating vegetables like sweet potatoes and kale. Then of course there are the peanuts. When it comes to the peanut butter, "natural" peanut butter, made from peanuts and salt and nothing else, works best. Chunky or creamy? It doesn't matter much. Finally, it's nice to time the cooking so that the sweet potatoes do not quite fall apart.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, one pot, soups and stews, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup roasted and shelled peanuts
2 tablespoons peanut or neutral oil, like grapeseed or corn
1 medium red or white onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken (about 2 thighs or breasts) cut into chunks
Pinch of cayenne
Salt
freshly ground black pepper
6 cups stock or water
2 sweet potatoes or yams (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into thick slices
8 plum tomatoes, cored and halved (canned are fine; drain and reserve liquid for another use)
1/2 pound collards or kale, washed and cut into wide ribbons
1/4 to 1/2 cup peanut butter, chunky or smooth

Steps:

  • Chop peanuts, or crush them with the side of a knife, or pulse them in a food processor to chop roughly.
  • Put oil in a deep skillet or medium saucepan over medium heat; a minute later, add onion, ginger and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add chicken and continue cooking for another 3 or 4 minutes, until just coloring. Add 1/2 cup peanuts and the cayenne and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the stock and the sweet potatoes, bring to a boil, and turn heat down to medium-low so the soup bubbles gently. Stir in tomatoes and collards, then cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in 1/4 cup peanut butter. Taste, adjust seasoning (you may want to add more peanut butter at this point) and serve, garnished with remaining peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 689, UnsaturatedFat 29 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 37 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 1870 milligrams, Sugar 18 grams, TransFat 0 grams

WEST AFRICAN SPICY PEANUT CHICKEN WINGS



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The spicy, savory flavors of chicken mafe, a West African specialty, inspire the sauce that coats these flavorful wings. Frying them twice -- first at a lower temperature and once again at a high one -- creates super-crispy skin. To get a head start on a party, you can fry the wings the first time the day before, freeze the wings overnight, then fry them again just before serving.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 pounds chicken wings, split at the joint, wingtips removed and discarded
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying
6 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
1 habanero or Scotch bonnet chile, stemmed, seeded and roughly chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/3 cup natural smooth peanut butter
1 bay leaf
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon fish sauce
3 limes
1/4 cup finely chopped roasted, salted peanuts, for serving
2 ripe mangos, peeled, pitted and thinly sliced. for serving

Steps:

  • Spread the wings in a single layer on wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet and season liberally with salt and pepper. Refrigerate at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight.
  • Heat 2 inches of oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 275 degrees F. Working in 2 batches, fry the wings, tossing occasionally, until pale brown and cooked through, about 20 minutes per batch. To test for doneness, lift a wing from the oil and pierce with a paring knife. If there is no resistance they are done. Transfer the wings with a slotted spoon to a clean rack set over a baking sheet and let cool for at least 30 minutes. (Make sure the oil returns to the proper temperature between batches.)
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion and chile and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly golden, about 12 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring until lightly caramelized, about 2 minutes. Stir in the peanut butter and bay leaf, then pour in the broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer then cook, stirring often, until it is thickened and slightly reduced, about 8 minutes. Remove the sauce from the heat, discard the bay leaf and stir in the fish sauce. Finely grate the zest of 1 lime into the sauce, then add its juice. Season the sauce with salt and pepper, then pour it into a blender and puree until very smooth. Transfer the sauce to a small saucepan and keep warm.
  • Increase the temperature of the frying oil to 425 degrees F. Working in 3 batches, fry the wings again until the skin is golden brown and very crisp, about 3 minutes per batch. Transfer the wings to a large bowl and season each batch with salt while hot. (Make sure the oil returns to the proper temperature between batches.)
  • Pour two-thirds of the reserved peanut sauce over the wings and toss to coat evenly. Transfer the wings to a platter and sprinkle with the peanuts. Finely grate the zest of another lime over the wings then cut the remaining limes into wedges. Serve the wings immediately with lime wedges, sliced mango and extra peanut sauce on the side.

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!

Provided by DRUMNWRITE

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

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
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ cup uncooked rice
1 (18 ounce) jar creamy peanut butter
½ cup chopped roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Add rice to soup and stir. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 25 minutes, or until rice is tender.
  • When rice is cooked, whisk in peanut butter and return to a simmer, and serve. Garnish with chopped roasted peanuts, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Fat 32.8 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 777 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

SPICY AFRICAN CHICKEN STEW



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Cayenne pepper and Scotch bonnet chillies give this boldly flavoured peanut casserole a fiery kick

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

500ml chicken stock , heated
340g jar smooth peanut butter
2 onions , halved and thinly sliced
3 tbsp sunflower oil
3 tbsp finely chopped ginger
½-1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
3 tsp ground coriander
3 tsp ground cumin
1-2 scotch bonnet chillies, deseeded and chopped
2 bay leaves
400g can chopped tomato
2 x 800g pack chicken thighs and drumsticks, skinned
3 sweet potatoes , cut into chunks
2 red peppers , deseeded and cut into chunks
good handful coriander , chopped, a little reserved for sprinkling
rice and lime wedges, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Pour the hot stock over the peanut butter and stir until dissolved. Heat a very large pan and fry the onions in the oil for 5 mins to soften. Add the ginger, cayenne, if using, ½ tsp black pepper, coriander, cumin, chillies and bay and cook, stirring, for 2 mins.
  • Tip in the tomatoes and the peanut stock, then stir in the chicken pieces. Put a lid on the pan and leave to simmer for 30 mins, stirring frequently to make sure the peanut butter doesn't stick to the base of the pan.
  • Stir in the sweet potatoes, peppers and chopped coriander, then cook for 30 mins more. Serve sprinkled with the reserved coriander, with rice and lime wedges for squeezing over, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633 calories, Fat 40 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 44 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium

SPICY AFRICAN CHICKEN PEANUT SOUP



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Make and share this Spicy African Chicken Peanut Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by House

Categories     Curries

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup onion, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
6 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup tomato paste
2 cups stewed tomatoes, chopped
1/3 cup chunky peanut butter

Steps:

  • In a large dutch oven or soup pot, heat the sesame oil.
  • Add chicken, onion, and garlic, sauteeing over medium heat until chicken pieces turn opaque.
  • Add curry powder, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, chicken broth, tomato paste, stewed onions and peanut butter.
  • Heat through, but don't boil. Serve hot.

WEST AFRICAN PEANUT SOUP WITH CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup roasted and shelled peanuts
2 tablespoons peanut or neutral oil, like grapeseed or corn
1 medium red or white onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced (1 tablespoon)
1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken (about 2 thighs or breasts) cut into chunks
Pinch of cayenne
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 cups stock or water
2 sweet potatoes or yams (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into thick slices
8 plum tomatoes, cored and halved (canned are fine; drain and reserve liquid for another use)
1/2 pound collards or kale, washed and cut into wide ribbons
1/4 to 1/2 cup peanut butter, chunky or smooth

Steps:

  • Chop peanuts, or crush them with the side of a knife, or pulse them in a food processor to chop roughly.
  • Put oil in a deep skillet or medium saucepan over medium heat; a minute later, add onion, ginger and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add chicken and continue cooking for another 3 or 4 minutes, until just coloring. Add 1/2 cup peanuts and the cayenne and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the stock and the sweet potatoes, bring to a boil, and turn heat down to medium-low so the soup bubbles gently. Stir in tomatoes and collards, then cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in 1/4 cup peanut butter. Taste, adjust seasoning (you may want to add more peanut butter at this point) and serve, garnished with remaining peanuts.

SPICY PEANUT SOUP WITH CHICKEN



Spicy Peanut Soup with Chicken image

Provided by Veronica Chambers

Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Onion     Tomato     Appetizer     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Peanut     Zucchini     Winter     Bon Appétit     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 3/4- to- 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon hot sauce
4 cups low-salt chicken broth
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter (do not use natural or old-fashioned)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
5 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
2 medium zucchini, trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 cup drained canned diced tomatoes in juice

Steps:

  • Combine chicken cubes and hot sauce in medium bowl and toss to coat well. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss again. Whisk chicken broth, peanut butter, and tomato paste in another medium bowl to blend.
  • Melt butter in large pot over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and zucchini; sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Add chicken and sauté until no longer pink on outside, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with flour and cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
  • Add broth mixture and tomatoes to pot. Simmer until chicken is cooked through and flavors blend, about 5 minutes. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Serve.

SPICY AFRICAN PEANUT SOUP WITH CHICKPEAS



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After searching on zaar for a similar soup with no success, I found this gem on the cook's recipes website. I can't wait to make a batch for the cold autumn nights we've been having! The type of broth you use is up to you, but I'll be using veggie broth to make this soup vegetarian. You can use creamy peanut butter for a smooth texture or crunchy for a bit of extra bite. Enjoy!

Provided by Hadice

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 35m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
8 cups vegetable broth
1 cup long grain rice, uncooked
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (24 ounce) jar tomato-based salsa
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup zucchini, diced
2/3 cup crunchy peanut butter
crushed peanuts (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan; saute onion until translucent. Add sweet potato and garlic;cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  • Add broth, rice, thyme and cumin; stir. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until rice is tender (18 to 20 minutes).
  • Add salsa, garbanzos and zucchini; cook until zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes. Add peanut butter; stir.
  • Heat thoroughly, ladle into bowls and top with peanuts.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.9, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 633.1, Carbohydrate 37.1, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 4.9, Protein 9.2

SPICY AFRICAN PEANUT SOUP



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We served this on Christmas Eve to friends and family and it was a universal hit! Very filling and its orange colour looks beautiful in a bowl.

Provided by Sackville

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups stock or 3 cups water
2 slices fresh ginger
1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 yellow pepper, chopped
1/2 teaspoon cayenne or 2 fresh chili peppers
1 tablespoon oil
2 onions, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 cup tomato juice
2 garlic cloves, chopped
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over high heat.
  • Add pepper, ginger, carrots, garlic, onions and cayenne or chilies.
  • Cook for 2 minutes, then add potato and stock.
  • Bring to the boil and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Transfer the vegetables to a food processor and purée until smooth.
  • Return the purée to the saucepan and stir in peanut butter and tomato juice or mash the vegetables in the saucepan until slightly lumpy.
  • Add sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Serve sprinkled with green onions.

SPICY PEANUT SOUP



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After enjoying a spicy peanut soup at a little cafe, I knew I had to try to duplicate it at home. I think my version comes pretty close. It's the best way I know to chase away winter's chill. -Lisa Meredith, Eagan, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 7 servings (1-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 medium carrots, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
2 tablespoons red curry paste
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 bay leaf
1 fresh thyme sprig
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup unsalted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook carrots and onion in oil over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in sweet potato; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in peanut butter and curry paste until blended. Add the broth, tomatoes, bay leaf, thyme and pepper., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until sweet potatoes and carrots are tender. (Soup will appear curdled.) Discard bay leaf and thyme sprig. Stir soup until blended., Sprinkle with peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 932mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

AFRICAN CHICKEN PEANUT SOUP RECIPE - (4.7/5)



African Chicken Peanut Soup Recipe - (4.7/5) image

Provided by á-24269

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 to 3 pounds chicken legs, thighs and/or wings
1 large yellow or white onion, sliced
3 inch piece of ginger, peeled and minced
6 to 8 garlic cloves, chopped coarsely
2 to 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 quart chicken stock
1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup roasted peanuts
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, or to taste
Salt and black pepper
1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large soup pot set over medium-high heat. Salt the chicken pieces well, pat them dry and brown them in the oil. Don't crowd the pot, so do this in batches. Set the chicken pieces aside as they brown. Sauté onions in the oil for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often and scraping any browned bits off the bottom of the pot. Add the ginger and garlic and sauté another 1 to 2 minutes, then add the sweet potatoes and stir well to combine. Add chicken, chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, peanut butter, peanuts, coriander and cayenne and stir well to combine. Bring to a simmer and taste for salt, adding more if needed. Cover the pot and simmer gently for 60 to 90 minutes, or until the chicken meat easily falls off the bone and the sweet potatoes are tender. Remove chicken pieces and set them aside in a bowl until cool enough to touch. Remove and discard the skin if you want, or chop it and put it back into the pot. Shred the meat off the bones and put the meat back in the pot. Adjust the seasonings for salt and cayenne, then add as much black pepper as you think you can stand-the stew should be peppery. Stir in the cilantro and serve with steamed rice, if desired.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. This is especially important for the chicken, vegetables, and spices.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the spices to your taste. If you like things spicy, add more chili pepper or cayenne pepper. If you prefer a milder soup, use less.
  • Use a good quality peanut butter. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the soup. Look for a peanut butter that is made with 100% peanuts and no added sugar or salt.
  • Be patient when simmering the soup. This will allow the flavors to develop and deepen.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include chopped peanuts, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Conclusion:

Spicy African Chicken Peanut Soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The soup is made with a variety of spices, including chili pepper, cumin, and coriander. These spices give the soup a warm and flavorful taste. The peanut butter adds a rich and creamy texture to the soup. This soup is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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