Groundnut/Peanut soup is a rich, nutty, and palate-pleasing meal when served with rice, plantains or any starch.
It is also known as Maafe, Peanut soup or Sauce d’arachide. The term groundnut is used interchangeably with peanuts- It is called peanuts in America but most people outside of the states refer to it as Groundnut.
It is super easy to make when you use Peanut butter paste. You can use any variety depending on what you have on hand. I usually go for 100% Peanut butter for an intensified peanut flavor without the added sugar. However, I must admit that I sometimes use whatever brand I have on hand.
You can easily make your own peanut butter and avoid all the commercial brand which contains sugar, salt, oils, and often preservatives. This can be achieved by blending roasted peanuts in a food processor. Not only is it healthier, but it also tastes much better!
The basic ingredients for this sauce are peanut butter, tomato sauce, onions, meat, and spices depending on availability. In this recipe, I will omit oil because personally I think it is healthier without the oil and taste superbly
Watch How To Make It
Groundnut Soup
Ingredients
- 2- 3 pounds chicken
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2-3 Tablespoon oil
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons parsley
- ½ cup Peanut butter paste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken with paprika, ½ onions, salt and pepper. Set aside
- In a large pot, heat oil over low heat, then add the chicken and sauté stirring, frequently, any browned bits off the bottom of the pot.
- Blend tomatoes, onions, garlic, parsley and onions. Pour the mixture in the pot of chicken bring to a boil and let it simmer until tender (depending on the chicken).
- Add the peanut butter and 2 cups of water. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Adjust the soup thickness with water if necessary .if not, return your soup to the heat and let simmer to desired thickness
- Drip a little soup from your stirring spoon. If you are satisfied with the thickness of your soup, serve it.
Nutrition Information:
Bolanle says
I love your recipes and the videos
imma africanbites says
Thank you so much! That means a lot to me.
Effiong Sunday says
I love this food so much
Immaculate Bites says
Thank you, Effiong! 🙂
Sam says
Love your recipes. One question about this recipe. In step one you mention 1/2 onion to be included with the chicken and seasoned. What to do with that 1/2 onion? The video also does not so the chicken being marinated with onion.
ImmaculateBites says
Thanks. You blend with the tomatoes .
Ekene says
Thank you so much for this. I know that I can always count on your page for authentic delicious African food recipes. I’m going to attempt this today with oxtail. It’ll be my first time ever. Thank you again for creating this page and sharing it.
ImmaculateBites says
Thank you Ekene 🙂 ! This would go really well with the oxtail! Already salivating :). Let me know how it works out for you.
Ms K says
Hi, are your nutritional facts for the 4-5 servings you get from this recipe or is this per serving?
Thanks!
ImmaculateBites says
Hello Ms K.
Thank you for bringing this to my attention. The nutritional facts are per serving. I have adjusted the recipe, so you might want to check that. Also, if you still want to cut down on calories, you could reduce the quantity of oil used. It will still taste delicious!!
Dom says
Thank you ! I’ve been craving this forever , I put some ginger in mine but other wise followed your directions to a T . It tastes just like the stew my teacher use to make ! I paired it with fufu . Thanks again !
imma africanbites says
Oh I love the ginger addition! Thanks for sharing.
Kasha says
The ginger was a great addition! This was so good