MUAMBA NSUSU (CONGO CHICKEN PEANUT SOUP)

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I made this soup not spicy, but you can certainly add spice to it by adding the hot chili peppers or cayanne pepper(listed as optional!). This soup is like a peanut-sauce-meets-chicken-soup. It is very easy to make, and it is very exciting to make a traditional Congolese dish! The soup is very tasty; don't add too much salt or...

Provided by Monica H

Categories     Soups

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2-3 lb chicken (use drumsticks or thighs..something with a little fat on it. it can be lean, but not without any fat whatsoever)
3 Tbsp vegetable oil (or palm oil, if you have it)
1 large yellow onion
1 hot chili pepper, diced - or 1/4 tsp cayanne pepper (optional)
1 large carrot
3-4 large tomatoes, diced, or a 14 oz can of diced tomato
4 oz tomato paste (no salt added)
1 c peanut butter
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp cumin
salt to taste
grated zest of one lemon
1/4 c crushed peanuts for garnish
1/4 c chopped green onions for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Boil the chicken with the carrot in water enough to cover them. In the meantime, finely dice your onion (and chili, if you want to use it).
  • 2. Sautee the onion (and chilis) in the palm, or vegetable, oil. Set aside.
  • 3. When chicken is done, remove it from the pot and remove the bones. Shred your chicken. Set aside
  • 4. Into a separate pot, add peanut butter. Put on a low heat. Ladle in 3-4 ladles of stock, stirring often to make a smooth, soupy consistency. If it is not easy to stir, add more stock.
  • 5. When it is smooth, add this back to the stock pot. Add the rest of the ingredients into the soup and simmer until thickened. Garnish with crushed peanuts and chopped green onions.

Obah Chukwuebuka
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


Andrew Dahlke
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This soup is delicious! The peanut butter gives it a creamy and rich flavor. I'll definitely be making it again.


Deepak Deepak
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I've never had Congolese food before but I'm definitely a fan now. This soup is so unique and flavorful.


Shaho mashhuri
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This soup is absolutely delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. It's definitely a recipe I'll be making again and again.


Calantoc Jerusa
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I was looking for a new chicken soup recipe and I'm so glad I found this one. It's so different from any other chicken soup I've ever had.


Bangladeshi Mom Khulna
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Kitten Fluff
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I'm not a huge fan of peanut soup, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender.


Hadi Partovi
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's a healthy and delicious meal.


Mafaz Mjm
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Amos Tototo
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The soup was good, but I found it to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Rojen Khan
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I was skeptical about the peanut butter in the soup, but it actually worked really well. The soup was creamy and rich, and the peanuts added a nice nutty flavor.


Sara Bettale
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This is my new favorite soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.


Trinity Lesure
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. It was easy to make and didn't take too long either.


Patricia Mcgraw
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This soup was delicious! I made it for a party and everyone raved about it. It's definitely a keeper.


Rod Soderman
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The soup was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I'll definitely make it again, but I'll use less chili pepper next time.


Taofi Foa
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I'm allergic to nuts but I was still able to enjoy this soup. I omitted the peanuts and added in some sunflower seeds instead.


Gregory Fitts
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This is a must-try for anyone who loves African cuisine. The soup was complex and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy.


Saifali Hawari
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I've never tried Muamba Nsusu before but I'm definitely a fan now. The combination of chicken and peanuts with the spices was divine.


Kevin Stevens
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This was my first time making Congolese food and it did not disappoint. The soup was creamy, flavorful, and rich. My family loved it!