Spicy Chicken Peanut Soup | Groundnut Soup
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Variations include a perfectly smooth soup (the ingredients can either be pureed or simply mashed together), as well as prepared with fish or beef instead of chicken.
Spicy Chicken Peanut Soup | Groundnut Soup
Votes: 6
Rating: 3
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Variations include a perfectly smooth soup (the ingredients can either be pureed or simply mashed together), as well as prepared with fish or beef instead of chicken.
Ingredients
  • 1 Tbsp red palm oil , or peanut oil
  • 1 lb chicken thighs , boneless, skinless
  • 1 large onions , chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper , chopped
  • 2 fresno peppers , minced (or substitute your favorite hot pepper)
  • 1 tsp ginger , fresh grated
  • 4 cloves garlic , crushed
  • 1 quart chicken stock , or fish stock
  • 15 ounces tomatoes , chopped
  • 3/4 cup peanut butter , natural
  • 1 cup water
  • salt
  • peppper
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Instructions
  1. In a large pot brown the boneless, skinless chicken thighs in red palm oil. Season with salt and pepper. This can take up to fifteen minutes.
  2. Stir in the peppers, onions, garlic, and ginger and cook until soft and slightly browned.
  3. Add stock and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, mix the peanut butter with water until a smooth paste forms.
  5. Add the peanut sauce to the simmering soup for up to 15 minutes, until thickened slightly.
  6. Taste and season with salt and pepper, as desired.
  7. Serve hot with crushed peanuts or dried shrimp.
Recipe Notes

The spice level of this soup is mild-medium. You can add more heat with ground cayenne pepper, if desired.