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Peanut Soup
Serves 10-12
Ingredients:
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 Bay leaf
3 tablespoons flour
8 cups chicken stock
2 cups smooth peanut butter
1 3/4 cups half-and-half
Salt, pepper, and Tabasco to taste
For garnish: unsweetened whipped cream, finely chopped peanuts, and bourbon for the adults.
Instructions:
Sauté the onion ands celery in the butter until softened, 3-4 minutes.
Stir in flour and cook two minutes longer.
Whisk in the chicken stock, drop in the bay leaf, and over high heat bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until slightly reduced and thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir this to keep it form scorching. Remove bay leaf then press vegetable solids through a sieve so that mixture is smooth. Return to heat and whisk the peanut butter and the cream into the liquid. Warm over low heat, keep whisking to avoid scorching and do not boil, for about five minutes. Do not boil! Taste and season to taste with salt, pepper, Tabasco.
Serve warm, garnished with a dollop of unsweetened whipped cream, and a sprinkle of chopped peanuts. Pass a pitcher of bourbon so adults can add a bit to their serving.