African Peanut Soup

Following the cues of a recipe I found on my FAVORITE soup site, delish.com, I have been using this as a staple in my soup-making.

Original Recipe: http://www.delish.com/recipefinder/african-peanut-soup-recipe-3706?click=recipe_sr


My version:

1-2 cloves of garlic instead of an onion
1 tsp olive oil instead of canola (or no oil at all since peanut butter is oily)
1 tbsp curry powder
1 can(s) (10-ounce) condensed tomato soup -OR- 1 can tomato juice or V8 (this could also make it more vegan-friendly)
1-2 cups of water and a veggie buillion cube. I never buy ready made broth. If I am doing it with chicken sometimes I will use the water I boiled the chicken in instead of a cube.
2 tablespoon(s)peanut butter
1-2 tablespoon(s) chopped cilantro
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

To make it heartier:

I always add chopped veggies -OR- the easier version of bagged broccoli or cabbage slaw from the store.

Sometimes I add shredded chicken

*Note: Even if you're not a huge cilantro fan, use the cilantro. It brings out the other flavors without being overpowering in itself.