"How to Make Peanut Soup: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Popular Ghanaian Dish"

 How to prepare Peanut Soup, a popular Ghanaian dish:

Ingredients:

- 1 lb of chicken or beef, cut into small pieces

- 1 onion, chopped

- 2 tomatoes, chopped

- 1 bell pepper, chopped

- 1 teaspoon of ginger paste

- 1 teaspoon of garlic paste

- 1 cup of peanut butter

- 4 cups of chicken or beef stock

- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme

- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin

- 1 teaspoon of ground coriander

- Salt to taste

- Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.

2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened.

3. Add the chicken or beef and cook until browned.

4. Add the chopped tomatoes, bell pepper, ginger paste, garlic paste, thyme, cumin, coriander, and salt.

5. Stir well and cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft and the meat is cooked through.

6. In a separate bowl, mix the peanut butter with a little bit of the stock until it forms a smooth paste.

7. Add the peanut butter mixture to the pot and stir well to combine.

8. Gradually add the rest of the stock to the pot, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.

9. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20-30 minutes, or until it has thickened to your desired consistency.

10. Serve the peanut soup hot with rice or fufu on the side.

Peanut Soup is a flavorful and hearty Ghanaian dish that is perfect for any occasion. With this easy-to-follow guide, you can now prepare this classic dish at home and enjoy it with your family and friends. So go ahead and give it a try!