Senegalese Peanut Soup Recipe - Food.com (2024)

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"From a WW cookbook. Very tasty and quick. Low in calories and fat (chickpeas stretch the peanut butter flavor). Only 4 WW points per serving!"

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Ready In:
25mins

Ingredients:
11
Serves:

4

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ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon peanut oil
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 inch minced gingerroot
  • 1 12 teaspoons curry powder
  • 12 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 14 12 ounces diced tomatoes (can)
  • 14 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • chopped cilantro

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directions

  • Puree chickpeas, 1/2 cup of broth, and peanut butter.
  • Heat peanut oil in saucepan, saute onions and ginger root 7- 8 minutes.
  • Stir in curry powder and cumin, saute another minute.
  • Add remaining broth, tomatoes, and chickpea puree.
  • Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Season with cayenne and sprinkle with cilantro.

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  1. I thought this was tasty and it relies on things that I pretty much always have in the pantry, a plus. I changed the recipe around a bit. I started with step 2. I added the chickpeas and the peanut butter in at step 4, and simmered everything for probably 10 or 12 minutes to make sure the chickpeas heated through. I then took the stick blender to it. I used 1 tbl of curry powder and some red pepper flakes instead of the cayenne. I might use less broth or add a potato to this, it was just a bit thin for me. Might add just a bit more peanut butter. This is a very good soup for very little effort.

    duonyte

  2. This was an excellent and easy soup. The fresh ginger and the peanut flavor was a delicious combination and you could certainly add more ginger if you were a fan (which I am) The only addition I made was a tsp of sambal oeleck for a bit of heat.

    FranBow

  3. At first taste I was disappointed as I was wanting more peanut butter flavor. As I ate though I was delighted by the other flavors and ended up very happy I had selected to make this recipe. I loved the creaminess and balance of spices. I opted to puree half of the tomatoes and did top the soup with cilantro and cayenne. I do agree that other veggies could mesh well. Thank you for sharing the recipe! =)

    Susie D

  4. This is a great recipe. I was more generous with the peanut butter and the curry powder because I like it spicy. You can also vary the amount of chicken broth depending upon how thick or thin you like it. Very fast and easy.

    kcmaney

  5. This was great, and got a rave review from the husband as well. As others have said, more veggies could be added if you want.

    neraulia

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  1. I thought this was tasty and it relies on things that I pretty much always have in the pantry, a plus. I changed the recipe around a bit. I started with step 2. I added the chickpeas and the peanut butter in at step 4, and simmered everything for probably 10 or 12 minutes to make sure the chickpeas heated through. I then took the stick blender to it. I used 1 tbl of curry powder and some red pepper flakes instead of the cayenne. I might use less broth or add a potato to this, it was just a bit thin for me. Might add just a bit more peanut butter. This is a very good soup for very little effort.

    duonyte

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What is peanut soup made of? ›

But essentially, the recipe is made up of ground peanuts (or peanut butter) with tomato paste and spices. The authentic name for peanut soup is granat soup. Granat is the krio term for groundnut – aka peanuts. While it's common practice to grind the nuts for making the recipe, any peanut butter you buy works well here.

What is the history of peanut soup in Africa? ›

Groundnut stew, also known as peanut stew or soup, is a traditional African dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. Its origins can be traced back to West Africa, where groundnuts have been a staple food for centuries. The dish is also known as Maafe in Cameroon, where it is a popular traditional dish.

What is the most popular soup in Africa? ›

Egusi Soup

It's often served with fufu, a starchy side made from yam, cassava, or plantains. In addition to Egusi Soup, other popular African soup dishes include Ogbono Soup, made from African mango seeds, and Okra Soup, a savory dish featuring okra and often mixed with meat or fish.

What countries eat peanut soup? ›

Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches might be an American mainstay, but we've got a new and exciting way to eat peanuts -- groundnut soup! A popular African dish consumed in Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Senegal, it has a rich history of preparation methods, just like its rich and creamy taste!

What do Nigerians call peanuts? ›

In many parts of Africa, peanuts are usually known as groundnuts because the nut pods grow underground.

What is the African word for peanut? ›

Goober originates among the Bantu languages and is akin to the word meaning "peanut" in the Kongo and Kimbundu languages, n-guba.

What is boiled peanut made of? ›

Boiled peanuts are just raw peanuts that have been boiled in salted water for hours. Great with beer or a cold soda, these salty soft peanuts are totally addictive! A little messy too, given that the shells absorb some of the water which can squirt out at you when you bite into them to get the nut out.

Why did people boil peanuts? ›

Peanuts were first brought to America by slaves from Africa and the practice of boiling peanuts probably originated here. If there was a surplus peanut crop, field workers would hold a “peanut boil” to celebrate with shared conversation and food.

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Lung fung soup (龍鳳湯; pinyin: lóng fèng tāng), also referred to as Dragon's soup and Dragon phoenix soup, is a thick seafood or gou rou soup made with lemon, chili peppers, chicken, snake, and Chinese vegetables. Other variations could include a vegetarian version of the same with mushrooms instead of seafood.

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