{"id":"groundnut_soup_8d7616aea5","slug":"west-african-groundnut-soup","title":"West African Groundnut Soup","description":"A rich, velvety, and savory staple of West African cuisine made from roasted peanut paste, aromatic spices, and tender chicken.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":45,"totalMinutes":60,"activeMinutes":20},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"800g chicken pieces (thighs and legs recommended)","name":"Chicken Thighs","quantity":800,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.76,"usUnit":"lb","form":"bone-in pieces","notes":"thighs and legs recommended","group":"Protein","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"250g natural unsweetened peanut butter (groundnut paste)","name":"Peanut Butter","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"smooth or chunky","notes":"natural and unsweetened is essential","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 medium red onions","name":"Red Onions","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"halved","notes":"red or yellow","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"4 cloves of garlic","name":"Garlic","quantity":4,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"clove","form":"peeled","notes":"","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 piece of fresh ginger (approx 2 inches)","name":"Ginger","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"fresh","notes":"approx 2 inches","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 scotch bonnet or habanero peppers","name":"Scotch Bonnet","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"adjust for heat preference","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"60g tomato paste","name":"Tomato Paste","quantity":60,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"concentrate","notes":"","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1.5 liters chicken broth","name":"Chicken Broth","quantity":1.5,"unit":"l","usQuantity":"6 1/3","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"can substitute with water","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"2 tbsp vegetable oil","name":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Cooking Fat","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"Salt to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"fine","notes":"to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"100g fresh spinach","name":"Spinach","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":3.5,"usUnit":"oz","form":"fresh leaves","notes":"optional","group":"Vegetables","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Place one onion, the ginger, garlic, and scotch bonnet peppers in a blender with a splash of water. Blend until smooth to create an aromatic base.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place one onion, the ginger, garlic, and scotch bonnet peppers","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and brown it on all sides for about 5-8 minutes.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat the vegetable oil","timerMinutes":8,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Pour the blended aromatic base over the chicken. Stir in the tomato paste and the second onion (sliced). Let it simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.","group":"Cooking","title":"Pour the blended aromatic base","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"In a separate bowl, whisk the peanut butter with 2 cups of the chicken broth (warm) until it forms a smooth, pourable liquid with no lumps.","group":"Peanut Base","title":"Whisk the peanut butter","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Peanut Base"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Pour the peanut mixture and the remaining chicken broth into the pot. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. The soup is ready when it thickens and a thin layer of oil begins to settle on the surface.","group":"Simmering","title":"Pour the peanut mixture and the remaining chicken broth","timerMinutes":40,"sourceTitle":"Simmering"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Stir in the spinach (if using) and cook for another 2-3 minutes until wilted. Taste and adjust salt if necessary.","group":"Finishing","title":"Stir in the spinach","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Traditional groundnut soup is characterized by the 'oil on top' which indicates the peanut paste has cooked through properly. Serve this with fufu, rice, or pounded yam for an authentic experience.","cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["West African","Ghanaian","Nigerian"]},"course":["main","soup"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","saute","boil"],"equipment":["blender","large pot","whisk","mixing bowl"],"diet":["high_protein","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":["peanuts"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":2.5,"unit":"l","note":"approximate total volume"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container. If the soup thickens too much in the fridge, add a splash of water when reheating.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on the stove over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent the peanut base from scorching."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fgroundnut_soup_8d7616aea5%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=c3b9e3c3-8dd4-4649-8200-7dbba479b4e5","imageAlt":"West African Groundnut Soup — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["peanut","spicy","creamy","traditional","west african","high protein","stew"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"West African Groundnut Soup","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T23:00:28.825Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T23:00:28.825Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_17142e2daf","slug":"asida-traditional-african-porridge","title":"Asida (Traditional African Porridge)","description":"A thick, smooth, cooked flour pudding popular across North and East Africa, typically served with melted butter and honey or date syrup for a comforting breakfast.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":25,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Sudanese","Libyan"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_17142e2daf%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e46cb0f8-07cd-453d-8e07-df1274fe8fc9","imageAlt":"Asida (Traditional African Porridge) — recipe cover","tags":["porridge","traditional","sweet","dough","filling","soft"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":5},{"id":"ewedu_soup_e41eeb24af","slug":"ewedu-soup","title":"Ewedu Soup","description":"A traditional Nigerian green soup made from jute leaves, known for its viscous (drawy) texture. 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