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Simple African Peanut Soup Recipe

Easy African food recipe to make tonight and have again for leftovers tomorrow. Serve with rice or warm bread.< /p>

Simple African Peanut Soup Recipe


African Peanut Soup Recipe

African Peanut Soup Recipe is a delightful combination of tomatoes, onion, peanut butter, and chicken that make for a perfect African soup, everyone around the world will enjoy.

Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients
2 tablespoons palm oil
2 filleted chicken breasts optional
4 cups vegetable stock
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large bell pepper finely chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
16 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon red pepper flake
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup uncooked brown rice

Directions
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, bell pepper and garlic about 3 minutes. Add chicken, tomatoes, vegetable stock, peanut butter, and spices. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes. Add rice cover and simmer 15 minutes.


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