• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Well Vegan
  • Recipes
  • Our Cookbook
  • About
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipes
  • Frugal Vegan Cookbook
  • About
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » Budget Vegan

    Spicy Peanut Soup with Coconut and Kale

    Mar 26, 2020 · by Kate Kasbee · Modified: Aug 7, 2024

    Jump to Recipe·5 from 1 review

    Spending an obscene amount of time at home is an unavoidable reality for most of us right now. On the other end of the spectrum are the grocery store workers, delivery drivers, and medical professionals who are risking their lives every day to keep us fed and safe.

    Whether you have more time to cook or it’s business as usual, I don’t think there’s a single person out there who couldn’t benefit from a comforting bowl of soup. Especially when it’s infused with peanut butter! Introducing, our spicy peanut soup with coconut and kale.

    spicy peanut soup this recipe

    I’ve long been a fan of cooking with peanut butter. It’s my favorite way to marinate tofu (along with a splash of soy sauce and lime juice) and it can be used to make a pretty killer salad dressing, too.

    Peanut butter makes this soup thick and hearty while lending delicious peanut-y flavor. Crunchy or smooth, salted or unsalted - it’s your call.

    If you use unsalted peanut butter, you’ll just need to add another pinch of salt to this soup to make the flavors sing. 

    spicy peanut soup

    I ran out of vegetable broth the other day so I made my own for the first time. Yes, it’s true. I exclusively use vegetable broth from a carton. I am a woman of convenience!

    But, I found myself with a few extra vegetables and a whole lot of extra time on my hands this weekend so I followed a recipe for vegetable stock in Laura Wright’s cookbook, The First Mess. It’s honestly so easy, and it tasted so good. So good that I made another batch the next day. I am now a person who makes her own vegetable broth. 

    spicy peanut soup

    Apple might seem like a surprising choice for this savory soup, but trust me. It adds just the right amount of sweetness in every bite. I’m partial to pink lady apples, but you can use any sweet apple in this recipe.

    My fiancé ate the only sweet apple I brought home from the store so granny smith had to do! It was actually great. So, ignore my apple advice and use what you’ve got on hand.

    spicy peanut soup
    spicy peanut soup
    Print
    clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

    Spicy Peanut Soup with Coconut and Kale

    5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star 5 from 1 review
    • Author: Kate Kasbee
    • Prep Time: 15 mins
    • Cook Time: 30 mins
    • Total Time: 45 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
    Print Recipe
    Pin Recipe

    Description

    This Spicy Peanut Soup with Coconut and Kale is packed full of nutrients. It's a great way to sneak in a serving of fruits and veggies!


    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 2 teaspoons olive oil
    • ½ red onion, finely diced
    • 4 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
    • ½ teaspoon chili pepper flakes
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
    • 4 cups vegetable broth
    • 1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes with their juices
    • 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
    • ½ cup peanut butter
    • 1 apple, diced
    • 1 cup coconut milk
    • 2 cups kale, chopped
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • Chopped peanuts, for garnish
    • Cilantro, for garnish

    Instructions

    1. Warm the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-low heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and cook until the onion is soft, about 4 minutes.
    2. Add the chili pepper flakes, salt, and cumin. Saute until fragrant, another minute or so. Now add the tomato paste and stir to combine the ingredients.
    3. Pour in the vegetable broth along with the diced tomatoes, chickpeas, and peanut butter. Stir to fully combine. Bring the soup to a simmer, then reduce the heat slightly to maintain a gentle simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
    4. Add the diced apple and coconut milk to the soup and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes or so. Remove from heat and stir in the kale and lime juice. Taste the soup and adjust the flavors to taste (I added a pinch more salt).
    5. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped peanuts, cilantro, and more chili pepper flakes. Serve with crackers, rice, or a piece of naan for maximum coziness.

    Notes

    Nutrition info does not include peanuts for topping, crackers, rice, or bread.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size:
    • Calories: 499
    • Sugar: 18 g
    • Sodium: 1343.7 mg
    • Fat: 33.1 g
    • Saturated Fat: 14.6 g
    • Trans Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 44.1 g
    • Fiber: 8.9 g
    • Protein: 15.1 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg


    More spicy recipes you'll love

    Creamy Spicy Vegan Sausage Pasta with Spinach

    Creamy Spicy Vegan Sausage Pasta with Spinach

    Spicy Miso Soba Noodle Soup

    Spicy Miso Soba Noodle Soup

    kung pao brussels sprouts

    Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe rating 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star
      Recipe Rating




      This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    1. gourmand

      April 04, 2020 at 2:25 pm

      It looks so delicious. A recipe that is full of nutrition. A healthy one..!!!

      Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Our Cookbooks

    cookbook

    IndieBound / Powells / Amazon

    cookbook

    IndieBound / Barnes and Noble / Powells / Amazon

    About Well Vegan

    katie and kate

    Katie and Kate are two vegans maintaining a cross-country friendship swapping recipes and writing cookbooks. About Us...

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS

    Our Favorite Recipes

    farro risotto

    Farro and White Bean Risotto with Kale Pesto (Instant Pot)

    Roasted Delicata Squash, Leek and Sage Galette

    Roasted Delicata Squash, Leek and Sage Galette

    apple cider cake

    Apple Cider Cake with Maple Glaze

    fall harvest bowl

    Warm Fall Harvest Bowl

    vegan mac and cheese

    Vegan Macaroni and Cheese

    creamy pumpkin soup

    Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Pasta and Spinach

    More Recipes

    Footer


    Recipes

    • All Recipes
    • Breakfast Recipes
    • Budget Recipes
    • Desserts Recipes
    • Dinner Recipes
    • Easy Recipes
    • Vegan + GF Recipes
    • Pasta Recipes
    • Smoothie Recipes
    • Recipe Roundups

    More

    • About
    • The Frugal Vegan Cookbook
    • Vegan Starter Guide
    • Vegan Batch Cooking Guide
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest

    Copyright © 2025 Well Vegan · All Rights Reserved · Privacy Policy · Affiliate terms · Legal

    creamy vegan pasta recipes