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Groundnut/Peanut soup is a rich, nutty,  and palate-pleasing meal when served with rice, plantains or any starch.

Groundnut soup

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.

 Groundnut soup

 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!

Groundnut soup

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

 

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Groundnut Soup

Groundnut soup  is a rich, nutty,  and palate -pleasing  meal when served with rice, plantains or any starch. 
4.75 from 12 votes
African
Servings 6 - 8 people

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
US Customary - Metric

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:

Serving: 6g| Calories: 484kcal (24%)| Carbohydrates: 9g (3%)| Protein: 34g (68%)| Fat: 39g (60%)| Saturated Fat: 9g (56%)| Cholesterol: 113mg (38%)| Sodium: 210mg (9%)| Potassium: 595mg (17%)| Fiber: 3g (13%)| Sugar: 4g (4%)| Vitamin A: 1295IU (26%)| Vitamin C: 12.7mg (15%)| Calcium: 43mg (4%)| Iron: 2.3mg (13%)
Author: Immaculate Bites
Course: Main
Cuisine: African
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Nutrition Facts
Groundnut Soup
Amount Per Serving (6 g)
Calories 484 Calories from Fat 351
% Daily Value*
Fat 39g60%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 113mg38%
Sodium 210mg9%
Potassium 595mg17%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 34g68%
Vitamin A 1295IU26%
Vitamin C 12.7mg15%
Calcium 43mg4%
Iron 2.3mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. 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.

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  2. 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.

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    • ImmaculateBites says

      Thank you Ekene 🙂 ! This would go really well with the oxtail! Already salivating :). Let me know how it works out for you.

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  3. Ms K says

    Hi, are your nutritional facts for the 4-5 servings you get from this recipe or is this per serving?
    Thanks!

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    • 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!!

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  4. 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 !

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  6. G says

    Hi Imma,

    I like your recipe, my only recommendation is to do without the olive oil being that peanut butter by its self has oil.

    Try making it next time without the additional olive oil.

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  7. Alkitab says

    I decided to try your recipe. Waiting to break my Fast with it. Even without tasting I can tell it’s a great recipe. I’m so glad to have come across your site as a dietician.
    Will definitely try some of your healthy recipes.
    Thanks for sharing.

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    • imma africanbites says

      Thank you! Looking forward to hear more from your cooking journey. And welcome to the blog! 🙂

      Reply

  8. Monty A says

    Been loving a bunch of your recipes recently, they never fail! Trying this one tonight, can’t wait to dig in. Send love from the UK 🙂

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    • ImmaculateBites says

      Awesome! So glad to hear you are Monty. Thanks for taking the time to let me know. Love from Los Angeles.

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    • ImmaculateBites says

      It depends on your guests… And what else you are serving . You might want to double or triple this recipe .

      Reply

  10. Betty says

    This recipe is most interesting to me. Do I understand correctly that I can omit the oil for frying the chicken and instead use a non stick spray? I am hoping to reduce the calories a bit.

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  11. Tash says

    Can’t wait to try this today. I will be leaving out parsley but adding a few habanero peppers. Thanks for such a wonderful recipe!

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  12. Chloe says

    Made the brown chicken stew today and it was really good! I want to make this because I love peanuts but I can’t stand parsley. Could you recommend something else instead or would it be ok if I just left it out?

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    • ImmaculateBites says

      Leave out the parsley. You are good with the rest of the ingredients.I have made several times without parsley.

      Happy Cooking!!!!

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  13. Luis says

    Hello!

    For how many diner guest is this recipe?

    I already tried with less amount because I wanted practice first before cook for my friends, I cooked just for my girlfriend and for me, we love the textura of the peanut butter paste, I blended the peanut roasted at home.

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  14. Isabella says

    I’ve been trying to find a recipie for peanut stew for a bit now but the last time I tried it it wasn’t so good. I’m soo glad I found this recipie, sure it will turn out great! Thanks for sharing.

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    • ImmaculateBites says

      It always does. It’s so easy and delicious. Thanks for giving it a try . And do report back with your feedback . Thanks!

      Reply

  15. B.M. says

    You are a life saver! I’m so glad I found your site. My fiance is Ghanaian and I’m from the southern part of the US. Needless to say, I’ve struggled the past couple of years in the kitchen. Not anymore! Thank you!

    Reply

    • ImmaculateBites says

      My Pleasure! Glad to be of Help! There are tons of recipes here that you are going to love. Happy Cooking !!!

      Reply

  16. Dao says

    Really like this dish with a mild sweet taste. I have added 2 more onions (since we love onions) so the sauce is nicely sweet and thicken. So glad to find your site, will try more of yours. Thanks Imma for sharing.

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  17. Anita says

    followed ur recipe and had a fantastic result. enjoyed it with rice and my family loved it too. thanks immaculate bites for ur wonderful recipes

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      • Seyram says

        I love this. I was looking for an easier way to do this and here it comes.
        But please can I just add the paste to the steamed chicken since I wouldn’t want to use oil?
        And also how do I go about it if I’m using only dry fish.

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          • imma africanbites says

            Hi, Seyram. You can join my email list to get the recipes via email first hand by signing up to my Free Email Bonus box at the right pane of this blog. Or you can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest @immaculatebites.

        • imma africanbites says

          Hi. Yes, you can. As for the dry fish, I have to look into that so I can give an accurate answer.

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  19. Maria says

    I used fresh ground nut and it came out delicious. Everyone in my family is wondering where my cooking skills have suddenly emerged from – but I am not telling. Not yet anyway 🙂

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