West African Groundnut Soup Recipe

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West African Groundnut Soup
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Directions:

  1. Bring water and peanut butter to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Turn heat down and simmer for 1 hour, skimming surface foam and stirring as necessary. Add tomatoes and tomato paste. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cut up vegetables and set aside, covered.
  2. Meanwhile, over medium-high heat, heat olive oil in Dutch oven. Salt beef and chicken well, sprinkle with cayenne pepper (be careful, there!), then brown chicken on all sides, followed by stewing beef, adding a little more oil if necessary. Pour peanut butter soup over meats and bring to a boil, stirring well to incorporate. Turn heat down to low and simmer for at least two hours, stirring regularly to prevent sticking. Toward the last 3/4 hour add the green peppers, scallions, eggplant, celery and onions. (NOTE: It is not necessary to sauté vegetables first.) At end of cooking time stir in crab meat, and correct seasonings as necessary.
  3. Prepare rice according to package directions to yield 4 cups hot cooked rice.
  4. To serve, mound rice on large platter, ladle soup over rice and sprinkle with parsley (I prefer the flat-leaf variety) and grated coconut. Pass a small bowl of cayenne pepper, and offer sliced tropical fruit to accompany soup - mango, papaya, pineapple, guava, banana.
  5. Can be prepared in advance; add crab meat just before serving and heat through.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 721.98 Kcal (3023 kJ)
Calories from fat 378.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.05g 65%
Cholesterol 38.55mg 13%
Sodium 582.73mg 24%
Potassium 765.1mg 16%
Total Carbs 52.1g 17%
Sugars 10.95g 44%
Dietary Fiber 9.69g 39%
Protein 35.18g 70%
Vitamin C 45.7mg 76%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 65.1mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 120.1 Kcal (503 kJ)
Calories from fat 62.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.99g 65%
Cholesterol 6.41mg 13%
Sodium 96.94mg 24%
Potassium 127.28mg 16%
Total Carbs 8.67g 17%
Sugars 1.82g 44%
Dietary Fiber 1.61g 39%
Protein 5.85g 70%
Vitamin C 7.6mg 76%
Iron 0.3mg 10%
Calcium 10.8mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.1
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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