African Peanut Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1 clove garlic finely chopped
• 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes undrained
• 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 6 scallions (white and light green parts) chopped
• 1/4 cup salted peanuts roughly chopped

Instructions

1. 1
   In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, heat the oil and garlic for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, peanut butter, broth, vinegar, cayenne, and salt and whisk to combine. Bring to a boil. Add the rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. Ladle into individual bowls and garnish with the scallions and peanuts.
2. 2
   Tip: For a more substantial soup, add an additional spoonful of cooked rice to the bowl with the scallions and peanuts.