Ghanaian Groundnut Soup (Peanut-Free)

Ingredients

• 1 lb Chicken pieces (bone-in)
• 0.75 cup Sunflower seed butter
• 4 Tomatoes
• 1 Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 inch Ginger
• 0.5 Scotch bonnet pepper
• 6 cups Chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon Curry powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, curry powder, and thyme.
2. 2Heat vegetable oil in a large pot. Brown the chicken on all sides and set aside.
3. 3Blend tomatoes, onion, garlic, and ginger into a smooth paste.
4. 4In the same pot, add the blended paste and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. 5Add the sunflower seed butter and stir until well combined.
6. 6Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the browned chicken back to the pot. Reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
7. 7Add scotch bonnet pepper (optional) for desired heat.
8. 8Serve hot with rice or fufu.

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