African Peanut Soup

 

Preparation Time: 10 minutes minutes
Other Time: 20 minutes minutes
Yield:  Makes 4 to 6 servings

1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes, undrained
1 6-ounce can tomato paste
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
4 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup white rice
6 scallions, chopped
1/4 cup salted peanuts, roughly chopped

In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, heat the oil and garlic for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, peanut butter, broth, vinegar, cayenne, and salt and whisk to combine. Bring to a boil. Add the rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. Ladle into individual bowls and garnish with the scallions and peanuts.

Tip: For a more substantial soup, add an additional spoonful of cooked rice to the bowl with the scallions and peanuts.

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