Description
This African Peanut Soup is a rich, creamy, and flavor-packed meal perfect for cozy nights or meal prep. A blend of creamy peanut butter, spiced tomato broth, sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and greens creates a comforting and hearty dish. It’s vegan, gluten-free, and packed with protein and fiber—ideal for healthy dinner ideas, easy recipes, or plant-based food ideas.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 cups collard greens, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped (for garnish)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
2. Stir in garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, and cayenne. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes and peanut butter until combined.
4. Pour in vegetable broth and add diced sweet potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
5. Add chickpeas and collard greens. Simmer for another 10 minutes. Season with salt.
6. Serve hot, garnished with chopped roasted peanuts and fresh cilantro.
Notes
Use natural peanut butter with no added sugar or oils.
Substitute kale or spinach if collard greens aren’t available.
Adjust cayenne for desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: African Peanut Soup, easy dinner, vegan soup, healthy soup, creamy peanut butter soup