How to Cook Sierra Leonean Groundnut Soup ~ Peanut Butter Soup || Super easy!

groundnuts

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds provide a nutty flavor at a lower cost.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Evaporated milk is more affordable and reduces calories.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Collard greens are often more economical and nutritious.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Using water with seasonings can cut costs.

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

Blend roasted groundnuts with a small amount of water until smooth and creamy.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger, sautéing until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add tomato paste and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Stir in blended groundnuts and water, mixing well to combine.

Add pounded pepper, Maggi cube, and fish; bring to a simmer.

Cook for 20-25 minutes until fish is cooked through, stirring occasionally.

Season with salt, black pepper, and lime juice to taste.

Remove any bones from fish before serving.

Serve hot with rice or bread.

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