West African Peanut Soup Recipe

Heat olive oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Cook onion bell pepper and garlic until lightly browned about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes with their juice vegetable broth pepper and red pepper flakes. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.

Add rice to soup and stir. Reduce heat cover and simmer 25 minutes or until rice is tender.

When rice is cooked whisk in peanut butter and return to a simmer and serve. Garnish with chopped roasted peanuts if desired.