Best 8 Senegalese Chicken And Peanut Soup Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant West African nation of Senegal with a traditional dish that captures the essence of its rich flavors: Senegalese Chicken and Peanut Soup. This delectable soup, known locally as "Maafe" or "Tigadene," is a symphony of savory and nutty flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Our collection of recipes provides a step-by-step guide to crafting this authentic Senegalese dish, offering variations that cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, we've got you covered. Dive into the vibrant world of Senegalese cuisine with our carefully curated recipes for Maafe, ensuring a delightful and authentic culinary experience.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SENEGALESE CHICKEN SOUP | A WEST AFRICAN CLASSIC SOUP



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A rich, authentic curry chicken soup from Western Africa made with curry, peanut butter, chicken and tomatoes. An easy soup the whole family can enjoy!

Provided by Tina

Categories     Soup Recipes

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Large onion, diced
4 T Olive oil
2 tsp Garlic, chopped
2 Heaping Tbs curry powder
2 tsp Ground coriander
6 Cups chicken broth
6 oz Can tomato paste
1 Cup of peanut butter
28 oz Can of diced tomatoes
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces
Garnish: Scallions Chopped peanuts Cilantro

Steps:

  • Cook onions in olive oil until soft. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes.
  • Add curry powder and coriander and fry two more minutes.
  • Add chicken broth and scrape bottom very well with wooden spoon. Simmer 30 minutes.
  • Add peanut butter. With stick blender, blend until peanut butter is incorporated and a lot of the onions are pulverized.
  • Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste and chicken. Simmer 30 more minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  • Garnish as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 80 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 28 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 30 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1.5 cups, Sodium 398 milligrams sodium, Sugar 6 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams unsaturated fat

WEST AFRICAN PEANUT SOUP WITH CHICKEN



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This West African soup is about as different from a traditional European chicken-in-a-pot soup as you can get, flavored with ginger, garlic and chiles (sounds Chinese, yes?), and incorporating vegetables like sweet potatoes and kale. Then of course there are the peanuts. When it comes to the peanut butter, "natural" peanut butter, made from peanuts and salt and nothing else, works best. Chunky or creamy? It doesn't matter much. Finally, it's nice to time the cooking so that the sweet potatoes do not quite fall apart.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, one pot, soups and stews, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup roasted and shelled peanuts
2 tablespoons peanut or neutral oil, like grapeseed or corn
1 medium red or white onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken (about 2 thighs or breasts) cut into chunks
Pinch of cayenne
Salt
freshly ground black pepper
6 cups stock or water
2 sweet potatoes or yams (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into thick slices
8 plum tomatoes, cored and halved (canned are fine; drain and reserve liquid for another use)
1/2 pound collards or kale, washed and cut into wide ribbons
1/4 to 1/2 cup peanut butter, chunky or smooth

Steps:

  • Chop peanuts, or crush them with the side of a knife, or pulse them in a food processor to chop roughly.
  • Put oil in a deep skillet or medium saucepan over medium heat; a minute later, add onion, ginger and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add chicken and continue cooking for another 3 or 4 minutes, until just coloring. Add 1/2 cup peanuts and the cayenne and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the stock and the sweet potatoes, bring to a boil, and turn heat down to medium-low so the soup bubbles gently. Stir in tomatoes and collards, then cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in 1/4 cup peanut butter. Taste, adjust seasoning (you may want to add more peanut butter at this point) and serve, garnished with remaining peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 689, UnsaturatedFat 29 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 37 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 1870 milligrams, Sugar 18 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SENEGALESE CHICKEN AND PEANUT SOUP



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This is an award winning soup recipe. The soup should be silky and smooth but not thick; it should be spicy, but not too hot; it should have a sharpness of tomato and lemon, but not be sour; it should taste of peanuts, but not of peanut butter. It freezes beautifully. Note - I just adopted this one -- it was originally posted by my friend Mean Chef -- the intro is perfect and is exactly what you should be tasting in the final product! :-)

Provided by Kirstin in the Couv

Categories     Peanut Butter

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup curry powder
1 tablespoon yellow curry paste
1 quart chicken stock
1 quart diced tomatoes with juice
4 cups cooked chicken, diced (I used one whole cooked chicken)
3/4 teaspoon sambal oelek chili paste (red chile paste)
1 cup chunky peanut butter
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
lemon juice, to taste (I used the juice of 1 small lemon)

Steps:

  • Saute onion, garlic and cayenne in oil until onion is translucent.
  • Stir in curry powder and curry paste; saute 1 minute.
  • Add chicken stock and tomatoes in juice; bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add cooked chicken and sambal; simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Whisk in peanut butter a little at a time until incorporated; add coconut milk and stir to incorporate.
  • Turn soup to low and add cilantro and lemon juice to brighten the taste; check seasoning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1036.7, Fat 73.6, SaturatedFat 28.4, Cholesterol 112.2, Sodium 1126.2, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 16.8, Protein 62

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.

SENEGALESE PEANUT SOUP WITH CHICKEN



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Make and share this Senegalese Peanut Soup With Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 lb sweet potato
5 tablespoons peanut oil
8 roma tomatoes, halved and seeded
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 cup onion, julienned
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 quart chicken broth
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Coat the sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of the peanut oil and place in an oven-proof pie tin. Place the pie tin in the oven and roast the sweet potatoes for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until the potatoes are fully roasted and fork tender. Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, remove the skin from the potatoes and discard them. Reserve the sweet potato flesh until ready to use.
  • Place the tomatoes in a small mixing bowl and coat with 1 tablespoon of peanut oil. Lay the tomatoes on a baking sheet, skin side up, and season with salt and pepper. Place the sheet pan in the oven and roast the tomatoes until the skins are caramelized and wilted, about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove the tomatoes from the oven, discard the skins, and set the tomatoes aside until ready to use.
  • Set a 1 gallon stockpot over a medium high heat and add 2 tablespoons of peanut oil. Add the curry powder to the pot and toast for about 30 to 45 seconds, stirring constantly. Add the onions and saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the cayenne pepper and chicken stock to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer.
  • Add the roasted sweet potatoes and tomatoes to the soup. Add the peanut butter and coconut milk to the pot and stir to blend. Let simmer for 10 minutes, and blend with an immersion blender or in batches in a bar blender until smooth. Season with 3/4 teaspoon of the salt and, if necessary, more pepper.
  • Season the chicken pieces with the remaining teaspoon of salt and the white pepper, and sear in a hot saute pan with the remaining 1 tablespoon of peanut oil for 5 minutes. Add the seared chicken to the pot. Cook until the chicken is tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with extra cilantro and the chopped peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 838.5, Fat 52.7, SaturatedFat 18.4, Cholesterol 98.8, Sodium 2162.1, Carbohydrate 38.2, Fiber 8, Sugar 12.6, Protein 58.3

SENEGALESE (AFRICAN) PEANUT SOUP



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This recipe sound delicious! It is from Emeril Lagasse and his recipes always turn out great! Posted for ZWT 2006.

Provided by susie cooks

Categories     Fruit

Time 2h

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds)
4 tablespoons peanut oil
12 roma tomatoes, halved and seeded
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 cups thinly sliced yellow onions
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 cups smooth peanut butter
2 quarts chicken broth
10 ounces unsweetened coconut milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Lightly coat sweet potatoes with one tablespoon of the oil.
  • Place on baking sheet and roast until fork tender, turning once, 35-45 minutes.
  • Toss the tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of the oil and spread in 1 layer on a baking sheet. Lightly season with salt and pepper and bake until shriveled, about 20 minutes.
  • Peel the potatoes when they are cool enough to handle.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a small stockpot over medium-high heat.
  • Add curry powder and toast until aromatic, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the onions and cook until soft.
  • Add the garlic and cook, stirring for 30 seconds.
  • Season with cayenne, then add the peanut butter and stir well.
  • Add tomatoes, potatoes, chicken stock, and coconut milk and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and puree in batches in a blender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2467.8, Fat 195, SaturatedFat 60.5, Sodium 5453.1, Carbohydrate 120.2, Fiber 29.4, Sugar 49, Protein 95.7

SENEGALESE CHICKEN SOUP



Senegalese Chicken Soup image

This soup has such a fantastic flavor, and it's uber-easy to make. You can use smooth or chunky peanut butter, though I prefer extra chunky myself.

Provided by Cluich

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
ground black pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup peanut butter (smooth or chunky, depending on your preference)
1 cup hot water
1 chicken breast, cooked and shredded
2 teaspoons dried cilantro

Steps:

  • Cook the onion and black pepper over medium heat in the vegetable oil in a 3-quart pot until the onion is a little yellow, then add the garlic, stirring frequently, until both are golden and softened (total of about five minutes or so).
  • Add curry powder and cook for another two minutes, stirring frequently (very important, as the curry powder will clump up and burn if you don't).
  • Add the can of petite diced tomatoes (no draining!), as well as the broth, and simmer uncovered for about five minutes.
  • Mix the hot water and peanut butter together until smooth, then add to the pot. Toss the shredded chicken and cilantro in, too.
  • Simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for another five minute or so.

SENEGALESE PEANUT SOUP



Senegalese Peanut Soup image

From a WW cookbook. Very tasty and quick. Low in calories and fat (chickpeas stretch the peanut butter flavor). Only 4 WW points per serving!

Provided by Carianne

Categories     Beans

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons peanut butter
1 teaspoon peanut oil
2 onions, chopped
1 inch minced gingerroot
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes (can)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Puree chickpeas, 1/2 cup of broth, and peanut butter.
  • Heat peanut oil in saucepan, saute onions and ginger root 7- 8 minutes.
  • Stir in curry powder and cumin, saute another minute.
  • Add remaining broth, tomatoes, and chickpea puree.
  • Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Season with cayenne and sprinkle with cilantro.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut or frozen vegetables.
  • If you don't have peanut butter, you can use smooth, unsweetened almond butter or cashew butter instead.
  • Serve the soup with rice or bread for a complete meal.
  • If you're using canned tomatoes, be sure to drain them well before adding them to the soup.
  • For a spicier soup, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
  • Garnish the soup with chopped fresh cilantro or parsley before serving.

Conclusion:

This Senegalese chicken and peanut soup is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a winter meal. It is also a relatively easy soup to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy or mild, this soup is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new soup recipe, give this Senegalese chicken and peanut soup a try.

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