Creamy West African Style Peanut Butter Soup

This warm soup is rich, creamy, and full of great flavor. Tender chicken cooks in a smooth peanut and tomato broth. It is the perfect cozy meal for any night of the week.

Prep 15 minutes Cook 35 minutes Total 50 minutes Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 can crushed tomatoes, 14 ounces
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro and chopped peanuts for garnish
• Cooked white rice for serving

How to make it

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat and add the chicken thighs.
2. Cook the chicken until browned on all sides, then remove it from the pot and set it aside on a plate.
3. In the same pot, add the onion and cook until it is soft and translucent.
4. Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for about one minute until fragrant.
5. Whisk in the peanut butter, chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, cumin, and cayenne pepper until everything is smooth.
6. Return the chicken to the pot and bring the soup to a gentle simmer.
7. Cover the pot and let it cook for 25 minutes or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
8. Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and stir the meat back into the soup.
9. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed before serving hot over fluffy white rice.

Tips

Serve this hot soup over fluffy white rice. Top your bowl with fresh cilantro and crunchy chopped peanuts for extra flavor.