Groundnut Soup from Scratch- This traditional soup from West Africa is flavorful, rich, and nutty. Making it from scratch pays some serious flavor dividends. Plus, youll love serving your friends and family such a nutritious, comforting meal.
Groundnut soup is sometimes called maafe or sauce darachide . Groundnut is just another name for peanuts for people outside the States. Ground peanut paste adds a unique nutty flavor unlike anything youve ever tasted.
This soup is completely versatile, too. Use any protein, vegetables, beans, or anything else you like!
Why Make Groundnut Soup from ScratchFor a truly authentic groundnut soup, make it from scratch. Many people, myself included, use natural peanut butter (with no sugar added) to make groundnut soup in a hurry.
But if you have the time to make your own peanut paste, youll get that truly divine African flavor. I also recommend making your own stock for this. Theres nothing like the simple pleasure of making and eating a meal entirely from scratch.
