OIL-LESS WEST AFRICAN PEANUT SOUP I MAAFE I EP. 23 I SUPA COOKING CLASS I FAN FAVORITES SERIES

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: natural almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers healthy fats with fewer calories.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds flavor and is healthier.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Paprika provides color without the heat.

Heat vegetable 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; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Mix in peanut butter, stirring until well combined with the tomato mixture.

Add chicken pieces and coat them in the sauce, cooking for 5 minutes until browned.

Pour in chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Add chopped carrots and bell peppers, stirring to combine.

Season with cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and bay leaves.

Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is cooked through and tender.

Stir in lime juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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