African Peanut Soup

Let me fill you in on a little secret. All you Bellingham friends, Colophon cafe has a soup cookbook sharing their lovely soup recipes and you will not be disappointed. This tomato based peanut soup is an all-time favorite for my Mom and I. With fall here, there is nothing better than to try a different taste and I am sure you will enjoy it!

Recipe:

Blend in food processor

1oz fresh ginger root, scrubbed and chuncked (can be strong so use to taste)

2 cloves garlic

1 tsp crushed chili peppers ( for spice)

Add below ingredients to processor and chop, (leave chunky) then add all to soup pot

7 1/4 cups diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)

1 3/4 cups dry roasted unsalted peanuts

1 medium onion- chopped

Add to soup mixture in pot

1 1/2 cups chicken stock

3 cups water

1/2 lb of chicken (cubed)- if you want meat

Make a paste of

1/4 cup melted butter

1/4 cup flour

Add as needed to thicken mizture to pot, and heat on medium. Reduce to low heat, thin with water to desired consistency. (for vegetarian verson, leave out the meat and use vegetable based stock instead of chicken stock)

Garnish with peanuts!

Serves 6-8

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