West African Peanut Soup Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil

1 large yellow onion

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger

28 ounce can diced tomatoes

32 ounce (4 cups) chicken broth

1 cup peanut butter

2 cups baby spinach greens

1 pound raw shrimp, shells and tails removed, deveined

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1/4 cup crushed roasted peanuts to garnish

Preparation

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium high. Add the onion, garlic, red pepper and ginger. Saute until the onions are tender; about 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes wiht juices and chicken broth, then bring to a simmer. Add the peanut butter stirring until it dissolves into the soup. Add the greens and simmer until wilted; about 3 minutes. Add the shrimp adn simmer until cooked through; about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in the cilantro. Ladle into serving bowls, then garnish with peanuts.