Vegan West African Peanut Soup
This rich and warming vegan West African peanut soup is built on a bold base of peanut butter, tomatoes, and warming spices that create an incredibly complex plant-based broth. It is a deeply flavorful vegan dish inspired by traditional groundnut soups from West Africa that makes a stunning and nourishing meal.
A bold and creamy vegan West African peanut soup with warming spices and sweet potato.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
base
vegetables
aromatics
liquid
spices
Instructions
Saute the Base
Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the ginger and cayenne and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Build the Broth
Add the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth and stir to combine. Bring to a gentle boil then whisk in the peanut butter until fully incorporated and smooth.
Cook the Sweet Potatoes
Add the cubed sweet potatoes to the pot. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender and the soup has thickened.
Add the Greens
Stir in the spinach or kale and cook for 3 minutes until wilted. Season generously with salt and adjust the spice level to taste.
Serve
Serve over steamed rice and garnish with chopped roasted peanuts and fresh cilantro for an authentic and beautiful presentation.
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