Cream of Peanut Soup

Sauteed vegetables, chicken broth, and seasonings turn a normally sweet ingredient into a potful of savory goodness.

Serves: 6

Preparation Time: 5 min

Cooking Time: 15 min

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2/3 cup finely chopped celery
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Paprika

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery; cook, stirring constantly, until tender. Reduce heat to low; add flour, stirring until blended. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
   
   
2. Gradually add chicken broth and milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir in half-and-half and peanut butter; cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add salt and pepper to taste; sprinkle with paprika.