Nigerian Peanut Soup

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 17

Authentic Nigerian Peanut Soup Recipe

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

320

Sugar

Fat

22g

Nigerian Peanut Soup is a popular dish in West African cuisine. The soup combines savory chicken broth with earthy peanut butter to create a rich and satisfying flavor. The addition of jalapeno and bell pepper gives the soup a subtle kick of heat and a refreshing crunch that complements the creamy peanut butter. This soup can be enjoyed as a main dish, paired with bread or a salad, or as a side dish with other West African specialties such as jollof rice or plantains.

Instructions

1.	In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil.
2.	Add minced jalapeno, chopped green bell pepper, and chopped onion. Simmer for 10 minutes.
3.	Reduce heat and whisk in crunchy peanut butter until smooth.
4.	Cook an additional 5 minutes until the soup has thickened slightly.

PROS

Nigerian Peanut Soup is a rich and flavorful soup that can be made in under 30 minutes.

The soup is high in protein and healthy fats from the chicken broth and peanut butter.

CONS

The soup is relatively high in calories and fat due to the use of peanut butter.

The soup may not be suitable for those with allergies to peanuts or other nuts.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The peanuts in the soup contain healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that have been linked to a decreased risk of heart disease.
The soup also contains protein from the chicken broth, which is an essential nutrient for building and repairing tissues in the body.

	4 cups chicken broth
	1 jalapeno pepper , seeded and minced
	1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
	1/2 cup chopped onion
	1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter