Ingredients

4cupslow-sodium vegetable broth

2cupswater

1medium red onion,chopped

2tbspfresh ginger,peeled and minced

4garlic cloves,minced

1tspsalt

1bunchcollard greens,or kale, ribs removed and leaves chopped into 1-inch strips

¾cupunsalted peanut butter,chunky or smooth

½cuptomato paste

hot sauce

¼cuppeanuts,roughly chopped, for garnish

brown rice,cooked, for serving, optional

Preparation

Combine the broth and water in a medium Dutch oven or stock pot.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the onion, ginger, garlic and salt.

Cook on medium-low heat for 20 minutes.

In a medium-sized, heat-safe mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and tomato paste, then transfer 1 to 2 cups of the hot stock into the bowl.

Whisk the mixture together until smooth, then pour the peanut mixture back into the soup and mix well.

Stir in the collard greens, then season the soup with hot sauce to taste.

Simmer for 15 minutes on medium-low heat, stirring often.

Season with additional salt or hot sauce, if desired.

Serve over cooked brown rice then top with a sprinkle of chopped peanuts, and enjoy!