West African Peanut Soup Recipe | How To Make West African Peanut Stew | Maafe

peanuts

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almond butter offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Light coconut milk reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is lower in sodium and more flavorful.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale provides similar nutrients and flavor.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Add chopped carrots and bell peppers, simmering until tender, about 10 minutes.

Stir in peanut butter until well combined.

Add cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches.

Return to heat and stir in spinach, cooking until wilted, about 2 minutes.

Finish with a squeeze of lime juice and adjust seasoning as needed.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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