African Peanut Tomato Soup

I don't know what it is about peanuts and tomatoes, but they are just so good together!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon  peanut oil
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1⁄2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 4  cups chicken broth
• 1  tablespoon  balsamic vinegar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2  teaspoons kosher salt
• 1  cup white rice
• 6  scallions, chopped (optional)
• 1⁄4 cup salted peanuts, coarsely chopped (optional)

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan over medium, heat the oil and garlic for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, peanut butter, broth, vinegar, cayenne, and salt, whisk to combine.
2. Bring to a boil. Add the rice, reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes.
3. Garnish with scallions and peanuts.