Creamy Peanut Soup with Sage
This creamy peanut soup with sage is a bold, comforting dish inspired by West African peanut soup traditions. Combining the nutty richness of peanut butter with fresh sage and wholesome ingredients, this savory and velvety soup is perfect for chilly evenings or meal prep. Get ready for an easy creamy peanut soup that’s packed with flavor and nutrition!
Equipment
- Large pot
- Immersion blender
- Wooden spoon
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil such as canola or avocado, or ghee
- 1 large sweet onion chopped
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
- Crushed red pepper to taste (optional)
- 8 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken stock
- 2 cups conventional smooth peanut butter preferably without added sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons malt vinegar or sherry vinegar
- ½ cup honey-roasted peanuts chopped
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh chives or flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- Heat the oil or ghee in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery, and kosher salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and lightly caramelized, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste, fresh sage, white pepper, and crushed red pepper (if using). Cook until the mixture becomes fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the vegetable or chicken stock and bring the mixture to a simmer over high heat.
- Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the peanut butter until it melts completely into the soup. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the soup thickens slightly.
- Remove the soup from the heat. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup directly in the pot until it's smooth and creamy. If you don’t have an immersion blender, blend the soup in batches in a standard blender (be cautious with hot liquids).
- Stir in the vinegar to brighten the flavors and balance the richness.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with chopped honey-roasted peanuts and fresh chives or parsley for a pop of color and crunch. Enjoy!
Notes
To avoid a gritty texture, use smooth peanut butter rather than natural varieties. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.