SPICY PEANUT AND PUMPKIN SOUP
This recipe is a promise of warmth on those cool autumn nights. Habanero chiles and peanuts both feature heavily in Nigerian cuisine, and this soup is an adaptation of a long-simmered stew common to much of West Africa. Don't be afraid of a chile with seeds: The fragrant oils from these peppers are worth every bite. The peanut butter and coconut milk mellow the warmth of the chile to a gentle, lingering heat, but you can also take the chile out before the soup is puréed. An optional spoon of honey to the soup will round out the flavors, and a dollop of crème fraîche or yogurt will further temper the heat. Serve with a baguette or sourdough bread for dipping.
Provided by Yewande Komolafe
Categories dinner, weekday, soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large stock pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and ginger, and cook, stirring frequently until softened and just beginning to brown around the edges, about 4 minutes. Stir in the chile and pumpkin purée, and whisk in the water or stock. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and allow to simmer on low, giving an occasional stir, for 20 minutes or until slightly reduced and thickened. Remove the chile after the soup simmers if you don't care for much spice.
- Add coconut milk, agave or honey (if using), and peanut butter to the pot. Using an immersion blender or working in batches in a standing blender, purée the soup until smooth. Season with salt and keep warm over low heat. Do not bring soup up to a simmer or boil at this point. (This reduces the risk of the oils in the peanut butter separating and breaking the soup's smooth texture.)
- Divide soup between bowls, sprinkle with the chives and a dollop of crème fraîche or yogurt, or a drizzle of olive oil to make it vegan. Serve with a warm crusty baguette or chunks of warm sourdough for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 477, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 21 grams, Sodium 1115 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PUMPKIN SPICE BACON PEANUTS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Toss 2 cups salted peanuts with 1 beaten egg white, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 4 chopped cooked bacon slices. Spread on a baking sheet; bake at 325 degrees F until golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes, then loosen with a spatula and let cool completely.
SPICY GARLIC-HERB PEANUTS
Put out these peanuts with garlic, rosemary and chiles for any party or game night.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield about 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- For the garlic-herb spice blend: Mix together the rosemary, sage, thyme, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl and set aside.
- For the nuts: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet with the oil.
- Put the egg white in a large bowl and whisk until frothy. Add the peanuts and toss to coat in the egg white. Add the spice blend and toss to coat.
- Spread the nut mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet, then stir in the chiles and transfer to a large bowl.
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