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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
fresh maca fish
chicken feet
dry turkey
bunny dry crawfish
oxtail
1 vita cube chicken flavored bouillon
adobo seasoning
salt
bitter ball (garden eggs)
creamy peanut butter
sesame seeds
ready ghetto pepper (black pepper)
water
habanero pepper

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

Prepare meats: fresh maca fish, chicken feet, dry turkey, bunny dry crawfish, and oxtail.

2

Add seasoning: 1 vita cube chicken flavored bouillon, adobo seasoning, and salt to the pot with the meats.

3

Add 2 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter to the pot.

4

Pour in 13 cups of water, adjusting for desired soup consistency.

5

Cover the pot and let it cook, checking halfway through for doneness of the fish and chicken feet.

6

Toast sesame seeds in a pan until they turn brown, stirring frequently.

7

Blend the toasted sesame seeds with yellow seeds and black pepper until smooth.

8

Remove cooked fish, dry turkey, and chicken feet from the pot after about 35 minutes of cooking.

9

Mash the bitter ball (garden eggs) and habanero pepper until smooth, adding them back to the soup along with the blended sesame seeds.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingtoastingsimmering

Equipment Needed

potpanblendermasher

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-free

Allergens

peanuts

Also Known As

Groundnut SoupPeanut Soup

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