Add the sweet potatoes and carrots, followed by the chicken broth and tomatoes, with their juices. Increase the heat to high ...

Instead of reaching again for cucumber soup or broth, I prepare a large pot of African peanut soup. It is creamy, thick, and filling, with the addition of peanut butter giving it a unique flavor.

In Ghanaian cuisine, peanuts are found in kyinkyinga, skewered beef rubbed in peanut powder and spices, and groundnut soup. The soup is filled with meat infused with the earthy peanut butter.

I also like to combine peanut butter with vegetables and fragrant spices similar to West African stews, which is where this satisfying soup gets its flavor cues. It features chunks of chicken and ...