West African Peanut Soup

Creamy and comforting, this West African Soup is easy to make and great for those that love peanut butter.

INGREDIENTS:

 6 cups low sodium vegetable broth

1 medium red onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon salt

¾ cup 100% pure peanut butter (chunky or smooth)

½ cup tomato paste or tomato sauce*

Hot sauce like sriracha or cayenne pepper to taste

2 teaspoons yellow curry powder

1–2 drops Ginger essential oil

¼ cup roughly chopped peanuts for garnish

1 cup cooked rice (brown or white)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a medium pot, bring broth to a boil. Add onion, ginger, garlic, and salt. Cook on medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
2. In a medium-sized, heat-safe mixing bowl, combine peanut butter and tomato paste, then transfer 1 to 2 cups of the hot stock to the bowl. Whisk the mixture together until smooth, then pour the peanut mixture back into the soup and mix well. Season the soup with hot sauce to taste. Add curry powder and essential oil. Simmer for about 20–30 minutes on medium-low heat, stirring often.
3. Serve over cooked rice if you’d like and top with a sprinkle of chopped peanuts.