CRACKER JACK SOUP

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Provided by Molly53

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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1 1/4 cups peanuts or 1 cup smooth peanut butter
3 tablespoons peanut oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, peeled and chopped
1 lb yams (amount approximate, medium sized) or 1 lb sweet potato (amount approximate, medium sized)
4 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup coconut milk (NOT coconut cream)
salt
cayenne pepper (optional)
2 tablespoons lime juice (fresh is best)
1/2 cup caramel popped popcorn (Cracker Jack, Cracker Jack or your own recipe)

Steps:

If using peanuts, grind peanuts and 2 tablespoons of the peanut oil in a food processor or a blender. If using peanut butter, omit oil.
Cook onion and yam in remaining oil plus butter in a large stockpot for about 15 minutes or until tender.
Add stock coconut milk and peanut butter.
Bring to the boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Let cool slightly and whirl in blender until smooth.
Season to taste and finish with the fresh lime juice.
Reheat and garnish with Cracker Jacks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.1, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 15, Sodium 279.4, Carbohydrate 40, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 11.3, Protein 13.4