Maafe (peanut Butter And Pumpkin Soup)
Maafe is a traditional Gambian dish that features a rich and flavorful peanut butter and pumpkin soup. This hearty and comforting soup is perfect for cooler weather and is sure to warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 small pumpkin, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
- Add the diced pumpkin, ground ginger, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the peanut butter and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the Maafe hot, garnished with chopped peanuts if desired.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 40 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 15g
- Fat
- 18g
Supplies
Large pot Stirring spoon Knife Cutting board
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Maafe is traditionally served with rice or crusty bread to soak up the delicious soup.
Tips & tricks
For a creamier texture, you can blend a portion of the soup before serving.
Cost
$10