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Peanut Butter Soup

A rich, creamy West African–inspired soup made with peanut butter, chicken broth, and vegetables, garnished with chopped peanuts.

OtherChickenIntermediate40 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
6
  • 2 whole onions, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 whole green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste (optional)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 0.5 cup chopped peanuts, for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, celery, green pepper, and garlic until softened.

  2. 2

    Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth.

  4. 4

    Add milk and half-and-half; stir to combine.

  5. 5

    Stir in peanut butter until fully incorporated and smooth.

  6. 6

    Add tomato paste and soy sauce if using.

  7. 7

    Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  8. 8

    Serve garnished with chopped peanuts.

Tags

soupcreamyamericanpeanutsoup-recipes-1african-inspiredother