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Zambian Pumpkin and Groundnut Soup

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LunchZambian⏱ 50 minServes 6EasyForkwise original⭐ Star recipe · PlusGluten-freeEgg-freeDairy-freeLactose-freeVeganVegetarian
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A Forkwise original recipe, written by Forkwise. Not yet kitchen-tested.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg pumpkin, peeled and cubed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil

…and 4 more ingredients.

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Ingredients

  • 1 kg pumpkin, peeled and cubed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 cup raw groundnuts, finely ground
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 fresh chilli (optional)

Method

  1. Soften the onion in the oil, add the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the pumpkin, water and salt and simmer for 20 minutes until soft.
  3. Mix the ground groundnuts with a little water to a paste, stir into the pot with the chilli and simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring often.
  4. Blend until smooth, or mash roughly, and serve hot.

Gluten-free check: Grind plain raw groundnuts yourself, or buy pure groundnut powder with nothing added.

Recipe source: Forkwise · © Forkwise (original recipe) · Original recipe written by Forkwise; not yet kitchen-tested
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