Ghanaian Groundnut Soup with Chicken & Fufu

Step 1

Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large pot over medium-high until shimmering, ~90 seconds.

Step 2

Add chicken and cook without stirring for 2 minutes. Stir and cook until opaque on all sides, ~5 min total.

Step 3

Push chicken to the side. Add onion and garlic to the empty space. Cook until fragrant, ~1 minute.

Step 4

Stir in tomatoes and broth. Scrape any browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a simmer.

Step 5

Whisk peanut butter with 2 tbsp warm broth until smooth. Stir into the pot.

Step 6

Simmer soup for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Broth should darken and thicken slightly.

Step 7

Add spinach and stir until wilted, ~30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 8

Bring 3 cups salted water to a boil in a separate pot. Whisk in cassava flour slowly to avoid lumps.

Step 9

Reduce heat to medium and stir constantly for 5 minutes until mixture thickens and pulls from the sides.

Step 10

Transfer fufu to a serving bowl. Smooth the top with the back of a spoon.

Step 11

Ladle soup into bowls. Serve with fufu on the side or in the center of each bowl.