Plantation Peanut Soup
Serves 8
Ingredients:
6 cups chicken broth
½ cup celery, chopped
½ teaspoons salt
½ cup onion, chopped
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup peanut butter, chunky
2 cups light cream
½ cup flour
½ cup water
1 cup peanuts, chopped (reserve ½ cup for garnish)
Directions:
Combine all ingredients (except flour and water) in crockpot, cover and cook on Low for 4 hours.
In a separate bowl, combine flour and water and mix into soup, stirring well. Cook on High for an additional 20-25 minutes to thicken, stirring occasionally.
To serve: Ladle into bowls, garnish each serving with a tablespoon or so of good Bourbon, a dollop of unsweetened whipped cream, a sprinkle of paprika and some chopped peanuts and serve.
Made a pot of your peanut soup yesterday and I’m having a hard time keeping enough in reserve for the Thanksgiving banquet. Totally delicious! I keep sneaking tastes.