WEST AFRICAN PEANUT SOUP

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Categories     Shellfish

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
28 ounce can diced tomatoes
32 ounce (4 cups) chicken broth
1 cup peanut butter
2 cups baby spinach greens
1 pound raw shrimp, shells and tails removed, deveined
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup crushed roasted peanuts to garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium high. Add the onion, garlic, red pepper and ginger. Saute until the onions are tender; about 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes wiht juices and chicken broth, then bring to a simmer. Add the peanut butter stirring until it dissolves into the soup. Add the greens and simmer until wilted; about 3 minutes. Add the shrimp adn simmer until cooked through; about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in the cilantro. Ladle into serving bowls, then garnish with peanuts.

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