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Warm West African Peanut Soup with Tilapia served over a bed of fragrant Jasmine rice

West African Peanut Soup with Tilapia

Spicy creamy west African peanut soup made with roasted peanuts and a blend of fresh herbs.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 People
Calories

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 Cup Raw Unpeeled peanuts You can use creamy all natural peanut butter
  • 1 Medium Onion sliced
  • 2 Large Roma Tomatoes diced
  • 1 Large Habanero pepper
  • 1 Sprig Parsley/ green onion
  • 2-3 Inches Leeks (Green part)
  • 2 medium Tilapia fillets
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 inch cube ginger

Instructions
 

  • Roast peanuts over low to medium heat in a pan until crunchy and some nuts start to peel. Remove from heat, let cool and blend into a smooth paste. Then add 2 cups of water and mix into a smooth creamy mixture. Set aside
  • In a wide , deep saucepan , heat oil and saute onions for about 3 minutes. Then add in diced tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Add creamy peanut mixture, 3 cups of water and bring to a gentle simmer. DO NOT cover. Cook for about 25-30 minutes, adding small amounts of water if the sauce is becoming too thick. Cook until foam clears out.
  • Season to taste with salt, add in blended spices (garlic, ginger, green onions, habanero, leeks, parsley) and tilapia fillets. Cover and cook until fish is ready, about 10-15 minutes
  • Season to taste again with more salt if necessary. Serve with rice
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