This West African peanut soup recipe is made with pantry staples and collard greens. It's a creamy, spicy vegan soup that's easy to make on busy weeknights.
Ingredient:
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 medium jalapeño (optional, for heat), seeded, ribs removed, and finely chopped
1 teaspoon fine salt, to taste
2 tablespoons finely grated or minced fresh ginger
4 medium cloves garlic, pressed or minced
4 cups (32 ounces) vegetable broth
2 cups water
¾ cup creamy peanut butter*
6 ounces tomato paste
1 medium bunch collard greens or kale (about 8 ounces), tough ribs removed and leaves chopped into bite-size pieces
Hot sauce, preferably Sriracha
For serving (optional): 1 batch of cooked brown rice
For garnish (optional): ¼ cup roughly chopped roasted peanuts and a handful of chopped fresh cilantro