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.

Maafe (peanut Butter And Pumpkin Soup)

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

  1. In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
  2. Add the diced pumpkin, ground ginger, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. 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.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. 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