Ghana | Recipe

Groundnut Soup

A rich, creamy soup from roasted groundnuts simmered with tomatoes and chilli. The natural peanut oils create a velvety broth.

Country
Ghana
Region
West Africa
Time
65 min
Serves
6
Level
medium
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Recipe overview

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Groundnut Soup is beloved comfort food across Ghana, particularly among the Ashanti people. It showcases the importance of groundnuts in West African cuisine.

What the dish tastes like

A rich, creamy soup from roasted groundnuts simmered with tomatoes and chilli. The natural peanut oils create a velvety broth.

When to cook it

Best for Everyday meals, with a medium cooking level and about 65 minutes total.

What to serve alongside it

Fufu or rice balls

Servings: 6

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How to cook it

Step-by-step instructions

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1
Cook the chicken
Season chicken with salt, onion, and ginger. Boil until tender, about 25 minutes. Reserve the stock.
Boil chicken 25:00
2
Prepare tomato base
Blend tomatoes, scotch bonnet, and remaining onion. Cook until reduced, about 15 minutes.
Reduce tomatoes 15:00
3
Add groundnut paste
Dissolve peanut butter in 2 cups reserved stock. Pour into the tomato base.
Mix peanut butter in stock first to prevent lumps.
4
Simmer the soup
Add cooked chicken and remaining stock. Simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Simmer soup 20:00
5
Serve
Ladle into bowls with fufu or rice balls.

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