Groundnut Soup with Chicken and Spinach

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

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A traditional Cameroonian soup featuring chicken, roasted peanuts, and fresh spinach. This West African-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, roasted peanuts, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 West African cuisine 410 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, cubed chicken breasts
1 cup roasted peanuts
1 large, chopped onion
3 cloves, minced garlic
2 tbsp tomato paste
14 oz canned tomatoes
2 cups chicken broth
4 oz, packed fresh spinach
1 tbsp palm oil
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat palm oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sautéing for 3 minutes until fragrant.
Step 2: Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, then add cubed chicken, cooking for 5 minutes until browned on all sides.
Step 3: Add canned tomatoes, chicken broth, thyme, and 1 tsp salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes until chicken is tender.
Step 4: Blend roasted peanuts with 1/2 cup cooking liquid until smooth, then stir into the pot. Simmer for 5 minutes, then stir in fresh spinach until wilted and fully incorporated.