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Groundnut soup recipe
A rich and hearty peanut soup bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
- 200 g groundnuts
- 400 g chicken
- 1 onion
- 3 garlic
- 1 ginger
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1000 ml water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 100 g spinach
How to make Groundnut soup
- Roast 200 g of groundnuts in a pan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove the groundnuts from the heat and let them cool briefly before blending into a smooth paste.
- In a pot, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat for about 2 minutes until hot.
- Sauté 1 chopped onion for 3 minutes until soft and translucent, then add 2 minced garlic cloves.
- Add 1 tablespoon of minced ginger and sauté for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add 400 g of chicken pieces to the pot and brown on all sides for 7-10 minutes.
- Pour in 1 liter of water and bring to a boil, scraping the bottom of the pot.
- Stir in the groundnut paste, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add 100 g of spinach to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes until wilted.
- Check seasoning and then serve hot with rice or bread for a hearty meal.
What is Groundnut soup?
Groundnut soup is a traditional dish from Sierra Leone, simmered in one pot, and takes about 45 minutes from start to finish. It is built around chicken, groundnuts and spinach. The recipe below uses 10 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Groundnut soup take?
At 45 minutes it is quicker than 69% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 65 dishes built on chicken. The method runs to 11 steps, the longest being 20 minutes.
Any tips for making Groundnut soup?
Roasting groundnuts enhances their flavor, making the soup richer.
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