SPICY PEANUT AND PUMPKIN SOUP
This recipe is a promise of warmth on those cool autumn nights. Habanero chiles and peanuts both feature heavily in Nigerian cuisine, and this soup is an adaptation of a long-simmered stew common to much of West Africa. Don't be afraid of a chile with seeds: The fragrant oils from these peppers are worth every bite. The peanut butter and coconut milk mellow the warmth of the chile to a gentle, lingering heat, but you can also take the chile out before the soup is puréed. An optional spoon of honey to the soup will round out the flavors, and a dollop of crème fraîche or yogurt will further temper the heat. Serve with a baguette or sourdough bread for dipping.
Provided by Yewande Komolafe
Categories dinner, weekday, soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large stock pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and ginger, and cook, stirring frequently until softened and just beginning to brown around the edges, about 4 minutes. Stir in the chile and pumpkin purée, and whisk in the water or stock. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and allow to simmer on low, giving an occasional stir, for 20 minutes or until slightly reduced and thickened. Remove the chile after the soup simmers if you don't care for much spice.
- Add coconut milk, agave or honey (if using), and peanut butter to the pot. Using an immersion blender or working in batches in a standing blender, purée the soup until smooth. Season with salt and keep warm over low heat. Do not bring soup up to a simmer or boil at this point. (This reduces the risk of the oils in the peanut butter separating and breaking the soup's smooth texture.)
- Divide soup between bowls, sprinkle with the chives and a dollop of crème fraîche or yogurt, or a drizzle of olive oil to make it vegan. Serve with a warm crusty baguette or chunks of warm sourdough for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 477, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 21 grams, Sodium 1115 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams
WEST AFRICAN PEANUT SOUP
A Moosewood recipe. I haven't tried it, but this is supposed to be rich and spicy. Don't skip the chopped scallions or chives!
Provided by MsBindy
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Saute the onions in oil until just translucent.
- Stir in the cayenne and ginger.
- Add the carrots and saute a couple more minutes.
- Mix in the potatoes and stock.
- Bring the soup to a boil and then simmer for about 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- In a blender or food processor, puree the vegetables with the cooking liquid and the tomato juice.
- Return the puree to the soup pot. Stir in the peanut butter until smooth.
- Taste the soup. Its sweetness will depend on the sweetness of the carrots and sweet potatoes. If it is not naturally sweet, add just a little sugar to enhance the other flavors.
- Reheat the soup gently, using a heat diffuser if needed to prevent scorching.
- Add more water, stock, or tomato juice for a thinner soup.
- Serve topped with plenty of chopped scallions or chives.
SPICY AFRICAN PEANUT SOUP
We served this on Christmas Eve to friends and family and it was a universal hit! Very filling and its orange colour looks beautiful in a bowl.
Provided by Sackville
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over high heat.
- Add pepper, ginger, carrots, garlic, onions and cayenne or chilies.
- Cook for 2 minutes, then add potato and stock.
- Bring to the boil and simmer 10 minutes.
- Transfer the vegetables to a food processor and purée until smooth.
- Return the purée to the saucepan and stir in peanut butter and tomato juice or mash the vegetables in the saucepan until slightly lumpy.
- Add sugar, salt and pepper.
- Serve sprinkled with green onions.
WEST AFRICAN PEANUT SOUP
Tomatoes and peanut butter? YES! The first time I tried this at a health food restaurant, I was hooked. About 5 years of tweaking the recipe to my personal taste has created a spicy, sweet favorite amongst my friends and family. Luckily there is always enough for everyone!
Provided by DRUMNWRITE
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, and garlic until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes with their juice, vegetable broth, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
- Add rice to soup and stir. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 25 minutes, or until rice is tender.
- When rice is cooked, whisk in peanut butter and return to a simmer, and serve. Garnish with chopped roasted peanuts, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Fat 32.8 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 777 mg, Sugar 11.1 g
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