A velvety, rich soup made from ground roasted peanuts simmered with tomatoes, onions, and tender chicken in a deeply savoury broth.
Instructions
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Season chicken with salt, garlic, and ginger. Boil until tender, about 30 minutes.
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In a separate pot, cook blended tomatoes and onion until reduced, about 15 minutes.
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Add groundnut paste and stir until smooth. Add tomato paste.
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Add chicken and broth. Simmer on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking.
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Add scotch bonnet whole. Adjust salt and serve with fufu or rice balls.
Did You Know?
Groundnut soup is sometimes called the soul of Ghanaian cuisine — it is the first soup many Ghanaian children learn to eat with fufu.
The Story Behind Groundnut Soup
Groundnut soup is one of the oldest dishes in the Akan culinary tradition, dating back centuries. Peanuts were cultivated extensively in Ghana, and this soup became a staple of communal dining. It remains central to Ghanaian food identity across ethnic groups.
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