West African Chicken-Peanut Soup is one of those beautiful dishes that brings warmth and comfort to any table, dear. This rich, flavorful soup has been a favorite in my kitchen for years, and I just know your family will love it too.
What makes this soup so special is the wonderful blend of curry powder and sesame oil that creates such a deep, satisfying flavor, sweetie. The creamy peanut base combined with tender chicken makes every spoonful feel like a little hug in a bowl.
I love serving this soup when the whole family gathers around, and watching everyone’s faces light up with that first taste never gets old. It’s the kind of dish that brings people together and makes them feel truly cared for.
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West African Chicken-Peanut Soup
Ingredients
- 1 cup Chicken
- 0.66666666666667 cup Onions
- 1.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 2 tablespoon Sesame Oil
- 1.5 teaspoon Curry Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Red Pepper
- 3 cup Dry
- 0.25 cup Tomatoes
- 1 cup Tomatoes
- 3 tablespoon Peanut Butter
- 2 cup Rice
Instructions
- In a large pot, saute the chicken, onion and garlic in the sesame oil for about 10 minutes., until the onion is tender.
- Add the curry powder, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes and saute 1 minute more.
- Add the chicken broth, tomato paste, stewed tomatoes and peanut butter, stirring until well combined.
- Heat until very hot, but not boiling.
- Serve immediately.
