Peanutty Two-Potato Soup Recipe

Peanutty Two-Potato Soup Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 to 6 servings

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and chopped
• 1 large russet potato, peeled and chopped
• 4 cups vegetable broth or water
• 1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons creamy peanut butter
• salt
• ground cayenne
• 3 tablespoons chopped or crushed unsalted roasted peanuts, for garnish

Method

1. In a large soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat
2. Add the onion and celery, cover and cook until softened, about 5 minutes
3. Add the potatoes and broth and bring to a boil
4. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes
5. Puree the soup in the pot with an immersion blender or in a blender or food processor, in batches if necessary and return to the pot
6. Ladle about 1 cup of the soup into a small bowl and stir in the peanut butter until blended
7. Stir the peanut butter mixture into the soup and season with salt and cayenne to taste
8. Reheat the soup over medium heat until hot
9. Ladle the soup into bowls, sprinkle with the peanuts and serve

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