Best African Peanut Soup With Mustard Greens Recipes

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VEGETARIAN PEANUT SOUP



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This West African-inspired peanut soup recipe is a creamy and comforting, spicy vegan soup. Made with a simple combination of peanut butter, tomato paste and collard greens, this soup comes together quickly and would be a great weeknight meal. If you love spicy flavors like me, don't hesitate to use liberal amounts of ginger and garlic.

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories     Soup

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
2 cups water
1 medium red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons peeled and minced fresh ginger
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 bunch collard greens (or kale), ribs removed and leaves chopped into 1-inch strips
3/4 cup unsalted peanut butter (chunky or smooth)
1/2 cup tomato paste*
Hot sauce, like sriracha (AKA rooster sauce)
1/4 cup roughly chopped peanuts, for garnish
Cooked brown rice, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine the broth and water in a medium Dutch oven or stock pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the onion, ginger, garlic and salt. Cook on medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
  • In a medium-sized, heat-safe mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and tomato paste, then transfer 1 to 2 cups of the hot stock to the bowl. Whisk the mixture together until smooth, then pour the peanut mixture back into the soup and mix well. Stir in the collard greens and season the soup with hot sauce to taste.
  • Simmer for about 15 more minutes on medium-low heat, stirring often. Season with additional salt or hot sauce if desired. Serve over cooked brown rice if you'd like, and top with a sprinkle of chopped peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Sugar 13.8 g, Sodium 1510.8 mg, Fat 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 16.6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

AFRICAN PEANUT SOUP



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This oddly wonderful combination of ingredients make a surprisingly different and delicious soup that everyone will enjoy! Serve with a dollop of sour cream on top and some crusty bread for dipping. YUM!

Provided by PIETOGO

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 large red bell peppers, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, with liquid
8 cups vegetable broth or stock
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon chili powder
⅔ cup extra crunchy peanut butter
½ cup uncooked brown rice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium high heat. Cook onions and bell peppers until lightly browned and tender, stirring in garlic when almost done to prevent burning. Stir in tomatoes, vegetable stock, pepper, and chili powder. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
  • Stir in rice, cover, and simmer another fifteen minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in peanut butter until well blended, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 558.5 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

WEST AFRICAN PEANUT SOUP



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This West African peanut soup recipe is made with simple ingredients like peanut butter and tomato paste, but has a unique delicious flavor!

Provided by Yumna Jawad

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon canola oil
2 large onions (finely chopped)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger (optional)
3 oz tomato paste
1 sweet potato (chopped)
6 cups vegetable broth or water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup baby spinach (optional)
8 oz shredded chicken (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large, heavy pot. Add onions and ginger, and cook for 5-10 minutes until the onions are very soft and translucent, but not browned.
  • Add tomato paste and mix with the onions until they are well coated. Add the sweet potatoes to the pot, season with salt and cayenne pepper, and mix with the onion and tomato paste mixture.
  • Pour the vegetable broth or water into the pot and bring mixture to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cover for 20 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are cooked. Stir in the peanut butter until it's well blended with the mixture. Add spinach and/or chicken, if desired, and stir to combine.
  • Serve over white rice with crushed peanuts, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 755 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

AFRICAN PEANUT SOUP WITH MUSTARD GREENS



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I got this recipe about 2 years ago in a magazine which I promptly misplaced. About a month ago I got it again in an email from Cuisine at Home. This time I promptly made it with mustard greens from my garden and took it to a potluck. All I brought home was an empty pot it was so good. I've adjusted the cayenne because some people found it to be a bit warm at 1/2 tsp although my dh and I enjoyed it as is.

Provided by Mysterygirl

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1/2 cup carrot, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 cups cooked chicken breasts, shredded
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup dry instant couscous
4 cups mustard greens, stemmed, chopped
salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a stock pot.
  • Add onion sautéing until transparent.
  • Add carrot, celery, bell pepper, garlic, and seasonings.
  • Cook about 4 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add broth, chicken, tomatoes and greens.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Stir in peanut butter and couscous.
  • Cover, remove from heat, and allow to sit 5 minutes.
  • Garnish each serving with peanuts and scallions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.2, Fat 30.7, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 58.8, Sodium 927.8, Carbohydrate 32.3, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 10.2, Protein 38.7

WEST AFRICAN PEANUT SOUP



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Tomatoes and peanut butter? YES! The first time I tried this at a health food restaurant, I was hooked. About 5 years of tweaking the recipe to my personal taste has created a spicy, sweet favorite amongst my friends and family. Luckily there is always enough for everyone!

Provided by DRUMNWRITE

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, very finely diced
2 large bell peppers, (any color) finely chopped
6 large cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes with juice
8 cups vegetable broth
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ cup uncooked rice
1 (18 ounce) jar creamy peanut butter
½ cup chopped roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, and garlic until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes with their juice, vegetable broth, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
  • Add rice to soup and stir. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 25 minutes, or until rice is tender.
  • When rice is cooked, whisk in peanut butter and return to a simmer, and serve. Garnish with chopped roasted peanuts, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Fat 32.8 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 777 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

WEST AFRICAN PEANUT SOUP WITH CHICKEN



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This West African soup is about as different from a traditional European chicken-in-a-pot soup as you can get, flavored with ginger, garlic and chiles (sounds Chinese, yes?), and incorporating vegetables like sweet potatoes and kale. Then of course there are the peanuts. When it comes to the peanut butter, "natural" peanut butter, made from peanuts and salt and nothing else, works best. Chunky or creamy? It doesn't matter much. Finally, it's nice to time the cooking so that the sweet potatoes do not quite fall apart.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, one pot, soups and stews, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup roasted and shelled peanuts
2 tablespoons peanut or neutral oil, like grapeseed or corn
1 medium red or white onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken (about 2 thighs or breasts) cut into chunks
Pinch of cayenne
Salt
freshly ground black pepper
6 cups stock or water
2 sweet potatoes or yams (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into thick slices
8 plum tomatoes, cored and halved (canned are fine; drain and reserve liquid for another use)
1/2 pound collards or kale, washed and cut into wide ribbons
1/4 to 1/2 cup peanut butter, chunky or smooth

Steps:

  • Chop peanuts, or crush them with the side of a knife, or pulse them in a food processor to chop roughly.
  • Put oil in a deep skillet or medium saucepan over medium heat; a minute later, add onion, ginger and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add chicken and continue cooking for another 3 or 4 minutes, until just coloring. Add 1/2 cup peanuts and the cayenne and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the stock and the sweet potatoes, bring to a boil, and turn heat down to medium-low so the soup bubbles gently. Stir in tomatoes and collards, then cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in 1/4 cup peanut butter. Taste, adjust seasoning (you may want to add more peanut butter at this point) and serve, garnished with remaining peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 689, UnsaturatedFat 29 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 37 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 1870 milligrams, Sugar 18 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ASHLEY'S AFRICAN PEANUT SOUP



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I made my own version of this recipe after eating it at a restaurant. The mixture of ingredients seems a little peculiar, but trust me, they work wonderfully together.

Provided by Ashley Olmstead

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Gumbo Recipes

Time 5h30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 onion, chopped
2 red bell peppers, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
3 cups sliced carrots
4 cups chicken broth, or more as needed
½ teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup brown rice
1 cup crunchy peanut butter

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and brown the chicken breasts on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Place the chicken breasts into a slow cooker. Cook the onion, red bell peppers, and garlic in the hot skillet until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes; transfer the cooked vegetables into the slow cooker.
  • Stir the crushed tomatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, chicken broth, curry powder, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, cinnamon, and black pepper into the slow cooker. Set the cooker to High, and cook for 5 to 6 hours, or cook on Low for 10 hours. Stir in additional chicken broth throughout the cooking time if needed.
  • Mix in the brown rice 3 hours before serving, and mix in the peanut butter at least 1 hour before serving. Shred chicken meat, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 14.2 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 352.6 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

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African peanut soup with mustard greens is a popular dish in Africa. This soup is known as groundnut soup in West Africa. It is a flavorful and hearty soup that is perfect for cold days. The soup is made with peanut butter, tomatoes, onions, and spices. The addition of mustard greens adds a bit of bitterness and a nice texture to the soup. This soup is vegan-friendly and can be served with rice, bread, or crackers.

Ingredients

Peanut Soup
  • 1 cup of peanut butter
  • 4 cups of vegetable broth
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1 can of diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional)
Mustard Greens
  • 1 bunch of mustard greens, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper

Instructions

Peanut Soup
  1. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
  2. Add onion and garlic and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cook for an additional minute.
  4. Add vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, and peanut butter to the pot.
  5. Stir the peanut butter until it has completely melted and blended with the broth.
  6. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
  7. Using an immersion blender or transferring the soup to a blender, blend until the soup is smooth and creamy.
  8. Return the soup to the pot and heat it over low heat until it is warmed through.
Mustard Greens
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add the chopped mustard greens, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the greens are wilted and tender.

Serving

To serve, ladle a generous portion of the peanut soup into a bowl and top it with a spoonful of mustard greens. Serve with rice, bread, or crackers.

Variations

There are many ways to customize the African peanut soup with mustard greens to make it your own. Here are a few ideas:
  • Add diced sweet potatoes or yams to the soup for a sweeter taste.
  • Use kale or collard greens instead of mustard greens for a milder flavor.
  • Add diced chicken or shrimp for a protein boost.
  • Use coconut milk instead of vegetable broth for a creamier texture.
  • Add a splash of lime juice or a dollop of sour cream for tanginess.

Closing Thoughts

African peanut soup with mustard greens is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for chilly days. The thick and creamy soup is made with peanut butter, tomatoes, onions, and spices, and the addition of mustard greens adds a delicious bitterness and texture. This soup is vegan-friendly and can be easily customized to suit your tastes by adding your favorite ingredients. Try this soup for a cozy and comforting meal that will warm you up from the inside out.

Valuable Tips for Making African Peanut Soup with Mustard Greens Recipes

Making African peanut soup with mustard greens recipes is a delicious and comforting meal that is perfect for any occasion. This soup is loaded with nutrients and flavor, making it a favorite among many households. Here are some valuable tips that will help you make the best African peanut soup with mustard greens.
1. Choose the Right Peanut Butter
One of the most crucial components of this recipe is the peanut butter. Always choose a high-quality, natural peanut butter that does not contain added sugar or preservatives. A good brand of peanut butter should have a smooth and creamy texture, with no separation of oil or grittiness.
2. Chop Your Mustard Greens
When using mustard greens in your recipe, it is essential to chop them finely, especially if you are feeding the soup to children or people who are not used to eating greens. The trick to preparing mustard greens is to remove the stems and chop them into smaller pieces before adding them to the soup.
3. Toast Your Spices
Toasting your spices before adding them to the soup is an excellent way to enhance their flavor. Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat, add your spices, and toast them for a minute or two. This will help to release their natural oils and enhance the flavor of the soup.
4. Use Coconut Milk
Coconut milk adds an exceptional flavor to the soup, but it is essential to choose the right kind of coconut milk. Always buy high-quality coconut milk that does not contain additives or preservatives. The best coconut milk is creamy and thick, with a sweet and nutty flavor that complements the peanut butter and spices.
5. Add Sweet Potato
Sweet potatoes are an excellent addition to this recipe because they add a natural sweetness and heartiness to the soup. Cut the sweet potatoes into small cubes and add them to the pot at the same time as the other vegetables.
6. Cook Your Soup Slowly
The secret to making a perfect African peanut soup with mustard greens is to cook the soup slowly over low heat. This allows the flavors to develop and mingle, giving you a delicious and flavorful soup. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer on low heat for at least one hour.
7. Serve the Soup with a Spoonful of Rice
To make your soup even more filling and satisfying, serve it with a spoonful of rice on top. This adds an extra layer of texture and flavor to the soup, and it also makes it more filling. You can use any type of rice, but brown rice works particularly well with this recipe.
8. Adjust the Spice Level
The spice level of this soup can be adjusted to suit your taste. If you prefer a milder soup, use less cayenne pepper and ginger. Conversely, if you prefer a spicier soup, add more cayenne pepper and ginger. Taste the soup periodically and adjust the seasoning as needed.
9. Garnish with Fresh Herbs
Garnishing your soup with fresh herbs adds an extra layer of flavor and color. Chopped cilantro or parsley works well with this recipe, as does fresh thyme or rosemary. Add the herbs to the soup just before serving, and enjoy the delicious aroma!
10. Store Leftovers Properly
If you have any leftover soup, make sure you store it properly to keep it fresh for later. Let the soup cool to room temperature before placing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days, or frozen for several weeks. In conclusion, an African peanut soup with mustard greens is a delicious and hearty recipe that is easy to make. By following these valuable tips, you will be able to make the best African peanut soup with mustard greens that your family and friends will love. This soup is perfect for any occasion, and it is sure to become a favorite in your household.

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