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Liberian GB Soup

Cultural Context

GB Soup, originating from Liberia, is a beloved dish that showcases the rich flavors of West African cuisine, particularly highlighting ground peanuts as a staple ingredient. Traditionally enjoyed during communal gatherings and celebrations, this hearty soup symbolizes hospitality and togetherness. In modern times, it has gained popularity beyond Liberia, inspiring variations across different cultures, often incorporating local ingredients and spices.

LiberianLRmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 quarts water
meat
fish
2 bay leaves
1 tsp seasoned salt
2 large garlic cloves
5 hot peppers
1/4 cup cattle
1 whole bell pepper
1 small onion
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 cup hot water
3 shrimp flavored Maggie

ground peanuts

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers a similar flavor with less fat.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu provides protein with fewer calories.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier with good fats.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity.

1

Boil the meat with water and seasoning in a pot.

2

Add 2 quarts of water to the pot.

3

Add all the meat and fish to the pot.

4

Add 2 bay leaves and 1 tsp of seasoned salt.

5

Blend 2 large garlic cloves, 5 hot peppers, 1 whole bell pepper, and 1 small onion until smooth.

6

Add the blended mixture to the stock.

7

Cook on medium heat for about 30 minutes.

8

In a bowl, add 1/2 cup of peanut butter and 1 cup of hot water; whisk until smooth.

9

Add the whisked peanut butter to the soup.

10

Add 3 shrimp flavored Maggie to the soup.

11

Let the soup cook on medium heat until it thickens a little bit.

12

Take out some of the soup and put it in a bowl to adjust the thickness.

13

Add water to the bowl to adjust the consistency of the soup.

14

Add the adjusted mixture back to the soup and stir.

15

Remove the bay leaves and check the consistency.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingtoastingsimmering

Equipment Needed

potblenderbowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-freedairy-free

Allergens

peanuts

Also Known As

Groundnut SoupPeanut Soup

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