If there was ever a year for comfortable clothes and comfort foods, 2020 is it! Like a warm blanket around your shoulders on a cold winter day, this hearty bowl of goodness will warm you up from the inside out. I had been intrigued by West African Peanut Soup but never really knew what it was. Until now and Let me tell you, this one is going to be on repeat this fall and winter. Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today.
West African Peanut Soup
I had seen recipes for West African Peanut Soup floating around and decided it was time I got some of that into my belly. What is it exactly? A hearty, crazy easy soup filled with sweet potatoes, peanut butter and yummy spices. What could be bad about that combination? Absolutely nothing.
I opted for spinach this time. Kale or Collard Greens would also work really well. I like to wait until about 15 minutes before serving to add in the greens so they don’t get too mushy. I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly this West African Peanut Soup came together.How do I make West African Peanut Soup?
In a large stockpot, you sauté some onion and sweet potato chunks. Next, we add in vegetable stock. I like to use the reduced-sodium stock and add it back in later if needed. Now for the best part, the creamy peanut butter. This soup has 3/4 a cup of peanut butter melted into it. All I can tell you is, it brings the most delicious flavor pairing with the sweet potatoes. I chose the all natural, no sugar added, peanut butter but any kind will do.
Your home will smell amazing when you add curry powder and cumin into this pot of simmering goodness. A bite of this West African Peanut Soup is like a warm blanket wrapped around you while you lounge on the couch. Winter comfort food at it’s best.
Now let’s get to those toppings! I prepared some brown wild rice mix on the side. Simply ladle some soup into your bowl, top it off with about a 1/3 of a cup of rice of your choice. A sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a handful of peanuts finishes off this bowl of hearty goodness. You won’t miss the meat in this flavor packed filling soup. It’s vegan and gluten free.
I prepared this for my Soup Club last winter and it was a huge hit. West African Peanut soup will become a favorite go to this soup season. Make extras as it will disappear quickly! Hungry for more? I’d love for you to subscribe (at the right side of the page) so you don’t miss a yummy detail.
A fantastic addition to your soup collection this Vegan West African Peanut soup is easy,hearty and crazy delicious. Sweet potatoes, peanut butter, spinach
West African Peanut Soup Meatless Monday
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6
Serving Size:
1 bowl
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 504Total Fat: 32gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 458mgCarbohydrates: 45gFiber: 10gSugar: 11gProtein: 17g
Now that’s an interesting flavor combo! I can’t wait to try this 😉
I think you are going to love it!
First I wouldn’t think to add peanut butter to soup and second I wouldn’t think to pair sweet potato and peanut butter together. This is a new to me soup that I wouldn’t have even though existed haha
It is such a delicious combo I hope you give it a try. The PNB just adds a hearty creamy flavor that is so good
Looks so good! I bet quinoa would be good too!
Thanks and I think you could use any whole grain in here
Yum! This has become a go to for us in the Winter. I thought that the combination of tomato and peanut butter would be weird but the flavors all go together so well!
They go so well together!One of my new favorites
I just bought sweet potatoes (that were supposed to be for Thanksgiving)! I think I’ll be using them for this soup. It looks so good!
I know you are going to love it!
Lots of different flavors coming together in one dish – I love it!
So did I so good!
Anything with peanut butter is right up my alley! This sounds amazingly hearty and delicious!
My new favorite hope you give it a try
Craving comforting soups and this one looks delicious!! I’ve never heard of this but loving the combination of flavors (especially the peanuts).
The flavors are so good together!
Looks delicious! I read somewhere that African cuisine is the new IN thing, at least in Europe. You’re definitely at the forefront of this new trend! 😊👍🏻
Well who knew!? 🙂
It is SOUP SEASON! I’ve been on a soup kick the last month, it’s so warm and comforting now that the cold season is setting in! Going to add this one to our recipe list, thank you!
Hope you enjoy it!
This sounds so good!
Thanks so much I think you would love it
This sounds so good! I never would have thought to put peanut butte in a soup. Do you think it’d be as good with almond or cashew butter?
I have not tried it with other nut butters but why not!?
Yummm! I’ve never tried this soup before, or heard of a soup club! My mom used to make this peanut butter chicken that I absolutely loved, and it sounds like it has a similar flavor profile. I’m going to have to try this out!
It was so good! Let me know what you think
I’ve never heard of peanut soup, and certainly not a soup that incorporates peanut butter in the recipe! Sounds intriguing… I would definitely also use all natural peanut butter in the recipe. Otherwise I think it would be too sweet. Thanks for sharing!
Yes exactly you don’t need the sugar from the peanut butter. It’s a great combo
Yum, this looks so delicious! I an going to participate in “Veganuary” so I am putting this on my menu for the month!!
Fantastic let me know what you think.
Can you please check your ingredient list again? 8 cups of oil just cannot be right. Thanks. Would love to try this.
oh thanks for pointing that out!
It is 8 cups of vegetable broth! Thanks so much for letting me know
I’ve had peanut soup once in my life and it was SO good. I can’t wait to try making it myself with this recipe.
Really hope you enjoy it!
This looks and sounds amazing! I’ve been super craving soups lately!
Me too!
This looks super yummy. I’m to of the kitchen for a while, but i’m going to pass it on to my husband to see if he wants to tackle it for dinner one night. It would be a totally different flavor profile for us.
It’s super easy and I think you all would love it. Sending warm wishes your way Jenn
This bowl screams comfort food! As I watch the snow falling outside I think about how wonderful this would be for dinner.
Kind of wishing I still had some as well!
Such a yummy idea! I need to give this a go!
Thanks hope you enjoy it
As soon as I can get to the store, this will be on the menu! My sweet spuds are all out at the moment…
Yay I hope you enjoy it!
This sounds like my perfect meal in winter! So comforting and warm.
Thanks so much I promise it really is
This year I’m definitely going to make this (saw my comment from last year 🤣). It sounds so delicious! Do you need Creamy peanut butter or does it matter?
Either kind works! Both would be good
Ooh, this is different but sounds so good!!
The flavors are so good!
This looks wonderful! I love the sweet potatoes here!
Thanks so much!
This looks so exotic and delicious!
Thanks it is a great flavor combo
This looks amazing but not sure if I would like the peanuts, but this sounds like something my husband would LOVE!
Thank you for introducing me to this soup! I have never heard of it before now. This recipe will fit nicely into my meal rotation during the winter months!