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Spinach & Peanut Butter Soup

Cultural Context

Originating from West Africa, peanut soup is a beloved dish that showcases the region's rich agricultural heritage. Traditionally, it combines local ingredients like peanuts and leafy greens, symbolizing nourishment and community. Today, variations of this comforting soup can be found across the globe, appealing to diverse palates and dietary preferences.

AfricanGHmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 cups spinach
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon ginger
4 cups vegetable broth
1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium carrots
1 medium bell pepper
1/4 cup cilantro

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers healthier fats while sunflower seed butter is budget-friendly.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, while milk is often more affordable.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale provides similar nutrients, and collard greens are often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth is healthier and water can be a cost-effective base.

1

Heat olive oil in a large pot until shimmering.

2

Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant.

3

Stir in diced carrots and bell pepper; cook until softened.

4

Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

5

Reduce heat and stir in peanut butter until fully dissolved.

6

Add spinach and coconut milk; simmer until spinach is wilted.

7

Remove from heat and blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches.

8

Return to pot, season with lime juice, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes to taste.

9

Heat gently to warm through before serving.

10

Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingblending

Equipment Needed

large potimmersion blendercutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarianveganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freesoy-free

Allergens

peanuts

Also Known As

Peanut SoupAfrican Spinach Soup

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