Peanut Butter Soup (liberian Style Peanut Butter Soup)
Peanut Butter Soup, also known as Groundnut Soup, is a popular dish in Liberian cuisine. This hearty and flavorful soup is made with a base of peanut butter and is often served with rice or fufu.
Ingredients
- 2 cups peanut butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 pound chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the peanut butter until well combined.
- Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the peanut butter soup hot with rice or fufu.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 45 minutes
- Total time:
- 55 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Fat
- 22g
Supplies
Large pot Stirring spoon Knife Cutting board
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serve the Peanut Butter Soup with a side of steamed rice and a sprinkle of chopped peanuts for added crunch.
Tips & tricks
For a vegetarian version, you can omit the chicken and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Cost
$15