Sopa de Amendoim
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Smooth peanut butter — 1 cup (260 g / 9 oz)
- Onion, chopped — 1
- Tomatoes, chopped — 2
- Garlic, minced — 2 cloves
- Carrot, diced — 1
- Oil — 2 tbsp
- Water or vegetable stock — 5 cups (1.2 litres / 40 fl oz)
- Chilli, chopped — 1 (optional)
- Salt and pepper — to taste
- Chopped coriander, to garnish
Method
- Heat the oil in a pot and sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and carrot, and cook for 8 minutes until the tomatoes break down.
- Add the water or stock and bring to a boil.
- Ladle a little of the hot broth into the peanut butter in a separate bowl, whisking to loosen it, then stir this mixture back into the pot.
- Add the chilli if using, and simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the soup thickens slightly.
- Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with chopped coriander before serving.
Introduction: A creamy, richly flavoured peanut soup simmered with tomato and vegetables, a comforting bowl reflecting Mozambique’s love of groundnuts.
Cultural Background: Peanuts are widely grown across Mozambique, and turning them into a smooth, hearty soup is a common way households make a filling, protein-rich meal from an affordable, locally available ingredient.
Tips: Loosening the peanut butter with hot broth first prevents it from clumping when added to the pot. Stir occasionally as the soup simmers to prevent it catching on the bottom.
Variations: Add cooked chicken or shrimp for a heartier main-course version. Stir in a handful of chopped spinach for extra vegetables.
Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat with a splash of water, stirring frequently, until hot throughout.
Nutrition: Per serving (approx.): 320 kcal, 12 g protein, 22 g fat, 18 g carbohydrate.
FAQs:
Q: Can I use natural, unsweetened peanut butter?
A: Yes, this is preferred over sweetened varieties
Q: Is this soup spicy?
A: Only mildly by default; the chilli can be adjusted or omitted.
- Smooth peanut butter — 1 cup (260 g / 9 oz)
- Onion, chopped — 1
- Tomatoes, chopped — 2
- Garlic, minced — 2 cloves
- Carrot, diced — 1
- Oil — 2 tbsp
- Water or vegetable stock — 5 cups (1.2 litres / 40 fl oz)
- Chilli, chopped — 1 (optional)
- Salt and pepper — to taste
- Chopped coriander, to garnish
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