Ghanaian Groundnut Soup

A rich, creamy, and spicy peanut soup, known as 'Nkatie Nkwan'. It features a smooth, velvety texture and is deeply flavorful with aromatic spices, traditionally served with Omo Tuo (rice balls) or Fufu.

1h 15mTime
MediumDifficulty
6 pplServings
GhanaianCuisine
Ghanaian Groundnut Soup

Ingredients

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Proteins

1
  • 1 kg Chicken Pieces

Produce

5
  • 4 large Plum Tomatoes
  • 2 large Onions
  • 2 inches Ginger
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2 Scotch Bonnet Peppers

Sauces & Oils

2
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 Chicken Stock Cube

Spices & Seasoning

1
  • 1 tsp Salt

Pantry

2
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter
  • 1.5 liters Water

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Tags

GhanaianChickenMainSpicyPeanutSoupStewGluten Free

Instructions

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Steam the chicken_pieces in a large pot with chopped ginger, garlic, one of the onions, salt, and chicken_stock_cube for 10 minutes until juices run

Add the plum_tomatoes, remaining onion, and fresh scotch_bonnet_peppers whole to the pot, cover and boil until soft

Remove the boiled vegetables (plum_tomatoes, onion, scotch_bonnet_peppers) and blend them into a smooth puree

Return the puree to the pot with the chicken_pieces

Mix the peanut_butter with a cup of warm water in a separate bowl until dissolved and smooth, then add to the pot

Add the tomato_paste and remaining water

on medium-low heat stirring occasionally to prevent sticking

Continue to until red oil from the peanuts surfaces