African Peanut Soup (Maafe)

Name: African Peanut Soup (Maafe)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 sweet onion; 2 large tomatoes; 1 piece ginger; 4 cloves garlic; ¾ cup creamy peanut butter; 32 ounces chicken broth; 1 ½ pounds chicken breast; 1 large bell pepper; 1 ½ cups Sliced carrot; ¼ - ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper; salt and pepper; Optional garnishes: chopped peanuts

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
375 kcal
Course
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine
African

African Peanut Soup (Maafe)

Gael Hudson

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Maafe is classic West African recipe made with creamy peanut butter, tender chicken, and fresh veggies for a delicious and hearty peanut soup or curry over rice.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 sweet onion peeled and cut into wedges
2 large tomatoes cut into wedges
1 piece ginger peeled (2-3 inches)
4 cloves garlic peeled
¾ cup creamy peanut butter
32 ounces chicken broth
1 ½ pounds chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large bell pepper seeded and chopped
1 ½ cups Sliced carrot
¼ - ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
salt and pepper
Optional garnishes: chopped peanuts cilantro, cooked rice

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Instructions

Set out a blender. Place the onion wedges, tomato wedges, piece of ginger, garlic cloves, and peanut butter in the blender. Cover and purée until smooth.
Set a large soup pot over medium heat. Pour the peanut butter purée into the pot. Stir in the broth, chicken breast pieces, chopped bell pepper, carrots, and crushed red pepper. Add 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir well and bring to a low boil.
Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Stir it regularly to make sure the chicken and veggies do not stick to the bottom of the pot.
Taste, then season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve as is, or with a side of rice.

Notes

Like spice? You can add extra crushed red pepper to crank it up!
Leftover Maafe tastes amazing! Let the soup cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. It also freezes very well. Once cooled, transfer the soup to a freezer-safe container. Wrap in a layer of aluminum foil for extra protection. Keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1.5cup Calories 375kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 864mg (36%) Potassium 1071mg (31%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 6371IU (127%) Vitamin C 48mg (53%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 375 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1.5cup
Calories	375kcal	19%
Carbohydrates	18g	6%
Protein	34g	68%
Fat	20g	31%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat	5g	29%
Monounsaturated Fat	9g	45%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	73mg	24%
Sodium	864mg	36%
Potassium	1071mg	23%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	9g	18%
Vitamin A	6371IU	127%
Vitamin C	48mg	53%
Calcium	60mg	6%
Iron	2mg	11%