Groundnut Soup

Groundnut Soup

Nkate Nkwan (n-KAH-teh n-KWAHN)

Peanut Soup

Prep Time 1 hour
📈 Difficulty Medium
👥 Servings
6
🔥 Calories 506 kcal

A velvety, rich soup made from ground roasted peanuts simmered with tomatoes, onions, and tender chicken in a deeply savoury broth.

Nutrition & Info

480 kcal per serving
Protein 32.0g
Carbs 18.0g
Fat 34.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

gluten-free dairy-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ peanuts

Equipment Needed

large pot blender wooden spoon

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep soup bowl

Garnishes: palm oil swirl

Accompaniments: fufu, rice balls, banku

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season chicken with salt, garlic, and ginger. Boil until tender, about 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    In a separate pot, cook blended tomatoes and onion until reduced, about 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add groundnut paste and stir until smooth. Add tomato paste.

  4. 4

    Add chicken and broth. Simmer on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking.

  5. 5

    Add scotch bonnet whole. Adjust salt and serve with fufu or rice balls.

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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.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • large pot
  • blender
  • wooden spoon

Garnishing

palm oil swirl

Accompaniments

fufu, rice balls, banku

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.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch or dinner, served with fufu 📜 Origins: Ancient Akan tradition

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