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.