Bowls of pea and peanut butter soup surrounded by peanuts

Apr 28, 2024

Pea & Peanut Butter Soup Recipe

Superfood, American staple, “Mother Nature’s vitamin pill, opens in new tab” – peanuts have been called a lot of things. One thing we’re certain of, Tanzania peanut dishes taste amazing!

Exhibit A: this tasty soup from the staff at the Thomson Nyumba camps. Enjoy!

Serves 8

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 large chopped onion

  • 2 cloves crushed garlic

  • 1.25 lbs cooked peas

  • 3 quarts vegetable/chicken stock

  • 2-4 tablespoons finely chopped dill

  • ½ cup peanut butter

  • ½ cup whipping cream

  • Pinch of salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Fry the onions and garlic until tender

  2. Add cooked peas and mix well

  3. Add vegetable or chicken stock, simmer for 5 minutes

  4. Add peanut butter, cream, salt and pepper and cook until well-blended

  5. Serve with chopped dill garnish

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