G-Nut Soup

G-Nut Soup

Supu ya Binyebwa (SOO-poo yah bin-YEB-wah)

Groundnut Soup

Prep Time 30 min
📈 Difficulty Easy
👥 Servings
4
🔥 Calories 300 kcal

A thin, fragrant soup made from diluted groundnut paste with vegetables and chicken, served as a warming starter or light meal.

Nutrition & Info

280 kcal per serving
Protein 16.0g
Carbs 14.0g
Fat 20.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ peanuts

Equipment Needed

cooking pot blender or mortar ladle strainer

Presentation Guide

Vessel: soup bowl

Garnishes: cilantro, crushed groundnuts

Accompaniments: bread, chapati

Instructions

  1. 1

    Dissolve groundnut paste in one cup of chicken stock, stirring until smooth with no lumps remaining.

  2. 2

    In a pot, sauté onion and garlic in a splash of oil for three minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Add diced chicken and brown lightly for five minutes, then add tomatoes and carrots.

  4. 4

    Pour in remaining chicken stock and the dissolved groundnut mixture, stirring well to combine.

  5. 5

    Simmer for twenty minutes on low heat until chicken is cooked through and soup is creamy.

  6. 6

    Season with salt and pepper, ladle into bowls, and garnish with fresh cilantro.

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Did You Know?

Groundnut soup is often the first course at Ugandan wedding receptions, served in small cups as guests arrive and settle in.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • cooking pot
  • blender or mortar
  • ladle
  • strainer

Garnishing

cilantro, crushed groundnuts

Accompaniments

bread, chapati

The Story Behind G-Nut Soup

Groundnut soup represents the lighter side of Ugandan peanut cookery, contrasting with the thick groundnut sauce served over starches. This soup tradition is especially strong in central and western Uganda, where it is served as a welcoming dish to guests. The thin, creamy consistency makes it ideal as a starter or a nourishing meal for the sick and elderly.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed starter course, cold evenings 📜 Origins: Traditional

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