Peanut Butter Soup Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 45 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour
Description:
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Peanut Butter Soup, a delightful concoction perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings. This recipe combines the rich flavors of peanut butter with savory vegetables, creating a velvety soup that’s sure to tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp butter 🧈
- 1 onion, finely chopped 🧅
- 1 stalk celery, diced 🥬
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour 🌾
- 2 cups chicken broth 🍗
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter 🥜
- 2/3 cup heavy cream 🥛
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 608.9
- Fat: 52.1g
- Saturated Fat: 18.6g
- Cholesterol: 59.7mg
- Sodium: 1115.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 19.6g
- Fiber: 4.4g
- Sugar: 7.6g
- Protein: 22.7g
Servings: 4
Instructions:
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Melt the butter: In a heavy soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat until it’s completely liquefied and begins to sizzle gently.
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Sauté onion and celery: Add the finely chopped onion and diced celery to the pot. Sauté them until they’re just soft and translucent, releasing their aromatic flavors into the butter.
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Whisk in flour: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour into the pot, whisking continuously to create a smooth mixture. Cook for approximately 3 minutes, allowing the flour to lightly toast and develop a golden hue.
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Incorporate chicken broth: Slowly pour the chicken broth into the pot, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Continue whisking until the broth is fully incorporated with the flour mixture.
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Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Let the soup simmer for approximately 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and develop a rich depth.
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Strain and return: After simmering, strain the soup to remove any solids, then return the strained broth to the pot. This step ensures a smooth and velvety texture for the soup.
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Add peanut butter and cream: Slowly whisk in the smooth peanut butter and heavy cream, combining them thoroughly with the broth. These ingredients will impart a luxurious creaminess and a nutty flavor to the soup.
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Continue simmering: Allow the soup to simmer gently for an additional 15 minutes, allowing all the flavors to meld together harmoniously while thickening slightly.
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Serve warm: Once the soup has reached your desired consistency and flavors have developed to perfection, ladle it into bowls and serve warm. Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped peanuts or a drizzle of cream, if desired.
Enjoy!
Indulge in the comforting embrace of Peanut Butter Soup, a unique blend of savory and nutty flavors that’s bound to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. Perfect for serving as a starter or as a hearty main course, this soup is sure to impress even the most discerning palates.
