Fumbwa soup || How to cook the Congolese Fumbwa Soup

groundnut paste

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and offers a similar texture.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier with a different flavor profile.

chicken

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: beans

Quinoa offers a complete protein source, while beans are budget-friendly.

Wash and chop pumpkin leaves and cassava leaves into small pieces.

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

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

Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.

Incorporate groundnut paste, stirring until well combined with the tomato mixture.

Pour in water and vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a simmer.

Add the chopped pumpkin leaves and cassava leaves, stirring to combine.

Season with salt, pepper, and any additional spices to taste.

Add fish and/or chicken pieces, cooking until they are fully cooked, about 10-15 minutes.

Adjust seasoning as needed, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

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