African Peanut Soup

Lasting seven days, Kwanzaa is an African American holiday that celebrates family, history, community and culture. Naturally, food plays a huge part in the holiday. Serve this wonderful soup that showcases unique flavor combinations, such as mint and peanuts. It's great all year 'round but is especially delicious in the winter because its so hearty.

Recipe by Rori Trovato; photography by Luca Trovato

African

Soups & Stews

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil		1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 large onion, chopped		2 teaspoons kosher salt
4 cloves garlic		Pinch red pepper flakes
2 pounds tomatoes, quartered and seeded		2 cups spinach leaves, chopped
3/4 cup whole mint leaves, loosely packed and chopped, plus more leaves for garnish		3/4 cup chunky peanut butter
2 8-ounce cans crushed tomatoes (with the juice)		1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder

directions

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1
In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil, onions, garlic and tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes.
2
Add 4 cups water, canned tomatoes, mint, chili powder, cumin, salt and red pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
3
Add the spinach and peanut butter and stir until the peanut butter has dispersed, about 3 minutes. Adjust the seasoning with salt if needed.
4
Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped nuts and mint leaves.

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