*  Exported from  MasterCook  *
 
                             CREOLE PEANUT SOUP
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Soups
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
      1/4   c            Butter
    2       md           Onions -- minced
    3                    Garlic cloves -- chopped
    2                    Chilies, fresh -- chopped *
                         -they use small Anaheim or
                         -finger hot chilies
      1/4   c            Flour
    8       c            Chicken stock
    1       c            Chicken -- shredded, optional
    1       pt           Heavy cream
    1       c            Peanut butter, crunchy -- no
                         -sugar added
                         -salt & pepper to taste
                         -----GARNISHES-----
                         Parsley -- chopped
                         Coriander, fresh
                         Scallions -- or peanuts
 
   Saute the onions, garlic, and chilies in the butter
   until the onions are soft but not browned.
   Add flour; stir to avoid sticking and lumping.
   Before flour browned, stir in stock; whisk quickly if
   lumps appear. Bring to a simmer for at least 30
   minutes to cook flour. Stir in the chicken, cream and
   peanut butter; bring back to a simmer. Season to taste.
   Garnish with your choice of any or all of the
   following; chopped parsley, fresh coriander, scallions
   or peanuts.
  
 
 
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