African Peanut Soup

Very filling soup with rich, sweet and salty taste. The flavors are stronger if the soup is allowed to simmer for a longer time.

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Wash, peel, and medium dice potatoes. Wash and medium dice tomatoes.

Step 2

Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Step 3

Peel and small dice onion. Peel and mince garlic and ginger.

Step 4

Coat bottom of saucepan with oil. Add onion and stirring frequently, cook until softened.

Step 5

Add garlic and ginger. Cook until fragrant, 15-30 seconds.

Step 6

Add broth, coconut milk, potatoes, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and, stirring occasionally, simmer until potatoes are tender.

Step 7

Wash and dry spinach.

Step 8

Remove 1/2 cup of the soup liquid from saucepan and pour into a small bowl. Add peanut butter and whisk until smooth.

Step 9

Add peanut butter mixture and spinach to saucepan. Stir and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 10

Wash and dry cilantro. Shave leaves off the stems; discard the stems and mince the leaves.

Step 11

Roughly chop peanuts.

Step 12

To serve, pour soup into a bowl and garnish with cilantro and peanuts.