CREAM OF CURRIED PEANUT SOUP

CREAM OF CURRIED PEANUT SOUP image

Yield 6 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 small onion, minced
3 celery ribs, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons curry powder
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups half-and-half
Garnish: chopped peanuts

Steps:

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; add onion and celery, and sauté 5 minutes. Add garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in flour, curry powder, and red pepper until smooth; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add broth, and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes. Stir in peanut butter and half-and-half; cook, stirring constantly, 3 to 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Cool slightly. Process mixture, in batches, in a food processor or blender until smooth. Garnish, if desired. Serve immediately