West African Groundnut Soup
West African Groundnut Soup is rich and velvety, balancing the roasted depth of peanut butter with bright tomatoes and sweet red bell peppers. Gentle heat from chili powder and aromatics gives it warmth, while brown rice adds body for a comforting, complete bowl. Serve for a cozy weeknight dinner or to warm guests on a cool evening.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and bell peppers; cook and stir until tender. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3
Stir in the vegetable stock, tomatoes, pepper, and chili powder. Lower the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the rice; cover and simmer until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the peanut butter until well blended; serve.
- Calories 269.87 kcal Moderate
- Protein 10.31 g Good Source
- Carbs 33.39 g Moderate
- Total Fat 12.32 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.17 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 2.59 mg Low Source
- Sodium 809.95 mg High
- Fiber 5.97 g Good Source
- Sugar 8.14 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.91 g Low Source
- Calcium 71.3 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.36 mg Moderate
- Potassium 528.94 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 237.4 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 41.37 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 2.36 mcg Moderate
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
West African Groundnut Soup is a South African soup recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brown Rice, Chili Powder, and Crunchy Peanut Butter. Each serving provides about 269.87 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is West African Groundnut Soup?
- It is a South African soup recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is West African Groundnut Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brown Rice, Chili Powder, Crunchy Peanut Butter, Crushed Tomatoes. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with West African Groundnut Soup?
- Explore these South African side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make West African Groundnut Soup?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 269.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is West African Groundnut Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
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