Groundnut Soup | African Peanut Soup Recipe | Peanut Soup | Nigerian Peanut Soup | Nigerian Soup

groundnuts

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds provide similar flavor at a lower cost.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a healthier fat option.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: beans

Tofu or beans can provide protein while being more affordable.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier and cheaper than store-bought.

Roast groundnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.

Allow groundnuts to cool, then blend with water until smooth.

Heat palm oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onions, garlic, and ginger until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they break down, about 5 minutes.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.

Stir in the blended groundnut mixture and mix well.

Add chicken or vegetable meat and cook until heated through, about 10 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.

Finish with a squeeze of lime juice and fresh herbs before serving.

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