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Groundnut Soup

A rich, tomato-based soup with ground peanuts, tender vegetables, and a hint of herbs. Comforting and easy to make.

Total time
35 min
Servings
4
Calories
320
Protein
10g
Groundnut Soup
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 medium carrot
  • 1 large potato
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large pot, sauté the 1 chopped onion in 2 tbsp oil over medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Stir in the 3 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, until it darkens slightly.

  3. 3

    Add the 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 diced potato, and 2 sliced carrots. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Whisk in the 0.5 cup peanut butter until smooth. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.

  5. 5

    Season with 1 tsp salt (add more to taste). Stir in the 0.25 cup chopped parsley just before serving.

  6. 6

    Serve hot, optionally with extra parsley on top.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • wooden spoon
  • whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

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