Peanut Butter Soup
This creamy Peanut Butter Soup combines sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and kale in a rich, nutty broth. A vegan, hearty, and flavorful dish inspired by West African cuisine, perfect for any meal.
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 green chili finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated (or ginger paste)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 x 400 g 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 medium sweet potato peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 x 400 g 14 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 75 g 1.7 oz natural peanut butter
- 1 litre 4 cups vegetable stock
- 100 g 3.5 oz kale, roughly chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the base:
- Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened and lightly golden.
Incorporate the aromatics:
- Add the minced garlic, chopped green chili, grated ginger, tomato paste, and ground cumin. Stir continuously and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Build the soup:
- Add the crushed tomatoes, sweet potatoes, chickpeas, peanut butter, and vegetable stock. Stir thoroughly to ensure the peanut butter is evenly incorporated into the broth.
Simmer:
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot with a lid and let it simmer for 15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and can be pierced with a fork.
Add the greens:
- Stir in the chopped kale and continue to cook for 2–3 minutes until the kale wilts and is evenly distributed throughout the soup.
Season and serve:
- Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Optional garnishes include chopped peanuts, a drizzle of lemon juice, or crusty bread on the side.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure the vegetable stock and peanut butter used are certified gluten-free. The rest of the ingredients are naturally gluten-free, making this dish a safe and delicious option for those avoiding gluten.