WEST AFRICAN PEANUT SOUP

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Categories     Shellfish

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
28 ounce can diced tomatoes
32 ounce (4 cups) chicken broth
1 cup peanut butter
2 cups baby spinach greens
1 pound raw shrimp, shells and tails removed, deveined
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup crushed roasted peanuts to garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium high. Add the onion, garlic, red pepper and ginger. Saute until the onions are tender; about 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes wiht juices and chicken broth, then bring to a simmer. Add the peanut butter stirring until it dissolves into the soup. Add the greens and simmer until wilted; about 3 minutes. Add the shrimp adn simmer until cooked through; about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in the cilantro. Ladle into serving bowls, then garnish with peanuts.

Walker Chung
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it ahead of time and then reheat it when you're ready to serve.


Joshim khan
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Nakabugo Salima
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some roasted chicken that I needed to use up, and this soup was the perfect way to do it.


Prakash Panthi
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I served the soup with some crusty bread and it was the perfect meal for a cold winter night.


Alexis Wright
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I added some chopped carrots and celery to the soup for extra flavor and nutrition.


Hamza Marwat
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I didn't have any chicken broth on hand, so I used vegetable broth instead. It worked just fine.


Nabila Soha
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I found that the soup was a bit too thick for my taste, so I added some water to thin it out. It was perfect after that.


Johny Taco
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This soup was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I'll use less chili pepper.


Cassie Pequignot
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I'm not a big fan of peanut soup, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! The soup was so flavorful and creamy, and the peanuts added a wonderful texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Devinder Singh Devindersingh
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of flavors and the creamy texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Marcus Pendleton
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the flavor and the creaminess. I will definitely be making this again.


Troy Frazier
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The soup was so flavorful and creamy, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. My family loved it!


SpoRs IoveR
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This peanut soup is absolutely delicious! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the peanuts add a wonderful creaminess. I will definitely be making this again and again.


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