MARK BITTMAN'S SENEGALESE PEANUT SOUP

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Variation: Creamy peanut soup Like velvet, but peanutty velvet: Omit the collards or kale. Then in step 3, along with the peanut butter, stir in 1 cup heavy cream, rice milk, or coconut milk, either made from scratch or canned (use ½ can, slightly less than 1 cup, with a little water). Use an immersion blender to puree the soup in the pan. Or cool the mixture slightly, pour into a blender, and puree carefully. Gently reheat the soup, taste and adjust the seasoning, and garnish with the remaining peanuts.

Provided by Karen in MA

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup shelled roasted peanuts
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 pinch cayenne (more or less to taste)
salt
fresh ground black pepper
6 cups vegetable stock or 6 cups water
2 (1/2 lb) sweet potatoes or 2 yams, peeled and cut into thick slices
8 -12 plum tomatoes, cored and halved (canned are fine, drain and reserve liquid for another use)
1/2 lb collard greens or 1/2 lb kale, washed thoroughly and cut into wide ribbons
1/4 cup chunky peanut butter

Steps:

  • Use the flat side of a wide knife or cleaver or a small food processor to break the peanuts into large pieces.
  • Put the oil in a deep skillet or medium saucepan over medium-high heat. When hot, add the onion, ginger and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, 3-5 minutes.
  • Add ½ cup of the peanuts and the cayenne. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir in the stock and sweet potatoes, bring to a boil, and turn the heat down to medium-low so that the soup bubbles gently. Partially cover the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are just tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, collards and peanut butter. Cover and cook until the collards are tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Taste, adjust the seasoning, and serve garnished with the remaining peanuts.

rabiul hasnayn
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This soup is delicious! I love the creamy texture and the rich flavor. It's the perfect soup for a special occasion.


IT's ANTOR
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I made this soup for my family, and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaint. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Angelica Segoviano
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the combination of peanut butter and spices. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Ana Wherrems
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This is one of my favorite soup recipes. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of peanut butter and spices. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Jamie and Sara and Jellybean Church
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love the way the peanut butter adds a creamy richness to the soup.


Md Mostafijur rahman
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This soup is delicious! I love the creamy texture and the rich flavor. It's the perfect soup for a special occasion.


EMF ARYZUN
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I made this soup for my family, and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaint. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


tanka magar
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the combination of peanut butter and spices. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Ayoub Mustafa
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I'm not a big fan of peanut butter, but I loved this soup. The flavors were really well-balanced, and the peanut butter added a nice richness without being overpowering.


Eyana Debebe
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I love the creamy texture and the rich flavor. I've made it several times already, and it's always a hit.


Jaslynn Frederick
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I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I even had people asking me for the recipe.


Wilson Nolly Raye
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This is one of my favorite soup recipes. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of peanut butter and spices.


Bhisma Xattri
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Outlaw Brown
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the peanut butter gives it a creamy, velvety texture. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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