Recipe: Peanut Soup

PEANUT SOUP
Source: Christian Science Monitor

2 Tablespoons butter
3 Tablespoons grated onion
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
2 Tablespoons flour
3 cups chicken broth
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
TO SERVE:
4 Tablespoons chopped dry-roasted peanuts
Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and celery and saute five minutes.

Stir in flour and mix well. Gradually add chicken broth stirring to keep mixture smooth; simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat and strain.

Return soup to pan and stir in peanut butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Heat thoroughly.

TO SERVE:
Garnish with chopped peanuts and parsley.

Makes 4 cups