Liberian Groundnut Soup with Chicken & Sweet Potato – Authentic Liberia Recipe

Ingredients for Liberian Groundnut Soup with Chicken & Sweet Potato (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) seared chicken thighs, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups cubed sweet potato, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup roasted peanut butter broth
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with plum tomatoes
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Liberia seasoning (ginger, garlic, hot pepper)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and plum tomatoes for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
2. Stir in ginger, garlic, hot pepper and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Liberia's kitchen.
3. Add seared chicken thighs and cubed sweet potato, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
4. Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
5. Fold in roasted peanut butter broth, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.