CREAM of PEANUT BUTTER SOUP

CREAM of PEANUT BUTTER SOUP


2 Tbsp. Butter
1 stalk celery, chopped
½ medium onion, chopped
1-1/2 Tbsp. All-purpose flour
4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup milk
Snipped chives
Chopped peanuts for garnish (optional)

Melt butter in medium saucepan. Cook celery and onion until onion is tender, but not browned. Stir in flour and cook about 1 minutes. Whisk in chicken broth, cooking until thick and bubbly’

Remove from heat. Puree mixture in batches, in a blender, until smooth. Return to saucepan.

Add the peanut butter and milk, stirring to blend thoroughly, but do not boil. Serve hot or cold. Garnish with snipped chives and chopped peanuts, if desired.

Yield: 6 cups.