Name: African Peanut Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 2 cups crushed tomatoes; 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1/2 cup peanut butter (unsweetened, creamy); 4 cups vegetable broth; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups collard greens or kale, chopped; 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped (for garnish); 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish); 1 tablespoon lime juice (optional)

Description

Craving something cozy, bold, and nutritious? This African Peanut Soup is your go-to! It’s creamy, full of earthy flavors from sweet potatoes and collard greens, spiced just right with ginger and chili, and deeply comforting thanks to a rich peanut butter base. Whether you’re after an easy dinner idea or a nourishing meal prep solution, this healthy soup recipe is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and ready to be your next weeknight hero. Think of it as a one-pot wonder packed with global flavor and hearty goodness—a perfect mix of quick dinner and soul food inspiration.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil

1 medium onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

2 cups crushed tomatoes

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

1/2 cup peanut butter (unsweetened, creamy)

4 cups vegetable broth

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 cups collard greens or kale, chopped

1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped (for garnish)

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

1 tablespoon lime juice (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft.

2. Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.

3. Add crushed tomatoes and cubed sweet potatoes. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes.

4. Mix in the peanut butter and vegetable broth. Stir until smooth and combined.

5. Season with cayenne, salt, and black pepper.

6. Cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender.

7. Stir in chopped collard greens or kale and cook for another 5–7 minutes.

8. Serve hot, topped with roasted peanuts, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.

Notes

You can swap collard greens with spinach or swiss chard depending on what you have on hand.

For extra protein, stir in cooked chickpeas or lentils before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: African, Vegan

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 380
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: healthy soup, peanut soup, vegan stew, African recipe, easy dinner, meal prep, comfort food