Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Maha's African Peanut Soup



This dish from Sudan is quick and delicious.

1 T. olive or other vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can stewed tomatoes, or 1 cup salsa, or 1/3 c. tomato paste
1/2 c. peanut butter
1/2 t. cayenne pepper
1 stewed chicken, cut-up, or 2 small cans chicken
4 c. chicken broth or boullion
optional garnishes: 1/4 c. chopped green onions, 1/4 c. chopped cilantro

Saute garlic and onion until golden, about 1 minute.
Add tomatoes, peanut butter, cayenne pepper and half of
chicken broth. Stir and heat until smooth. Then stir in remaining
chicken and broth. Simmer covered for 10 minutes.

This dish from Sudan is quick and delicious.