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    West African Peanut Soup


    Source of Recipe


    Bella Online

    List of Ingredients




    West African Peanut Soup


    1/4 cup butter
    1 cup chopped celery
    2 cups chopped onions
    2 pounds yams, coarsely chopped (7-8 cups)

    9 cups chicken broth
    1 1/3 cups creamy peanut butter
    1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    1 1/2 teaspoons salt, more or less to taste

    1/2 cup chopped peanuts
    Chopped fresh parsley

    Recipe




    1. Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven or soup pot.

    2. Add the celery, onions, and yams.

    3. Let the mixture cook over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    4. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.

    5. Turn the soup down to a simmer and cook 15-20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

    6. Whisk in the peanut butter, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt.

    7. Transfer the mixture, in batches, to a food processor or blender and process until smooth.

    8. Pour the blended soup back into to the Dutch oven and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

    9. Serve garnished with the chopped peanuts and parsley.


    Amount Per Serving

    Calories 365 Calories from Fat 200
    Percent Total Calories From:
    Fat 55% Protein 12% Carb. 33%

    Nutrient Amount per Serving

    Total Fat 22 g
    Saturated Fat 6 g
    Cholesterol 10 mg
    Sodium 1494 mg
    Total Carbohydrate 30 g
    Dietary Fiber 2 g
    Sugars 0 g
    Protein 11 g

 

 

 


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