African Peanut Soup

  4.7 – 7 reviews  • Peanut Butter
Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr 10 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 1 hr
Yield: about 2 1/2 quarts
Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr 10 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 1 hr
Yield: about 2 1/2 quarts

Ingredients

  1. 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon peanut oil, divided
  2. 1 tablespoon curry powder
  3. 2 medium onions, sliced (about 4 cups)
  4. 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  5. 2 large sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and cut into chunks
  6. 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  7. 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and quartered
  8. 1 pound ground turkey
  9. 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  10. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  11. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  12. 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
  13. 1/2 cup coconut milk

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of peanut oil in a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat. Add curry powder and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Stir in sweet potatoes, chicken broth and tomatoes, and bring soup to a boil. Simmer, covered, 20 to 30 minutes.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the remaining teaspoon of peanut oil. Add the turkey and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up any clumps until cooked through. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Drain on paper towels.
  3. Add cooked ground turkey, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, cayenne, peanut butter, and coconut milk to the soup, stirring to combine. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 36 servings
Calories 83
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Carbohydrates 7 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugar 2 g
Protein 4 g
Cholesterol 9 mg
Sodium 113 mg
Serving Size 1 of 36 servings
Calories 83
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Carbohydrates 7 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugar 2 g
Protein 4 g
Cholesterol 9 mg
Sodium 113 mg

Reviews

William Mendez
Loved this. Got the recipe from a friend and it it truly a delight. My daughter and son-in-law loved in South Africa for two years, had to try it. I plan to make it many times in the future. My first review!
Brent Holland Jr.
Absolutely delicious. I make this every year in the fall in large quants. I freeze the soup in vacuum sealed bags. We enjoy this sou year round. I have been making this soups for years. Bear like it also because after making it one time at our cabin a mama bear and 3 cubs broke in in the middle of the night and had a feast on my 2 large stockpots of cooling soup.
Kathleen Jimenez
Not sure how there are only 3 reviews as this recipe has been out for 10+ years.   It’s a total winner.  I’ve made it at least 10 times.  I like to turn the heat up and add more coconut milk.  Be sure to use chunky peanut butter.  I saw something tonight that says either chunky or smooth, but if you use smooth the only texture is derived from the meat.  NO.  Use chunky.  They will love it
Jennifer Ruiz
I made this for work. I was worried it was too ‘healthy’ and full of stuff but everyone LOVED it and raved about the flavor and the smell. I should have taken a pic. It was so pretty.
Nancy Fuller
This is a favorite recipe of mine, especially in the colder months. I add a little more PB than called for but otherwise I follow the recipe pretty much as shown here. One significant addition is to blend the soup/stew when done. I don’t have an immersion blender so I actually but this in batches in a regular blender. It makes a lot and freezes well, so even when I was living alone it was worth the effort because I could count on having some great leftovers for work or down the road on a night when I didn’t feel like cooking. 
Russell Delacruz
A great recipe that is very different.  I increased the coconut milk and added allspice and cinnamon to boost the flavors. Delicious and loaded with vitamin A from the sweet potatoes.

 

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