Creamy Peanut Soup: Comfort in Every Spoonful!
Peanut soup: master this rich and creamy comfort food. This recipe delivers a velvety texture with a hint of spice, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup onions (finely minced)
- 1 clove garlic (finely minced)
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup natural peanut butter (unsweetened)
- 1 quart chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- hot pepper sauce (optional)
- chopped roasted peanuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook until translucent, 2-3 minutes.
- Whisk in the flour to make a roux. Stir in peanut butter until soft. Add chicken stock and mix until smooth.
- Cook on low for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick.
- Stir in cream and cook for a minute or two more until heated. Add salt, pepper and hot sauce to taste.
- Serve with chopped peanuts and additional hot sauce if desired.
Notes
- For the silkiest texture, ensure the peanut butter is fully blended into the stock before bringing to a simmer. I once rushed this step and ended up with tiny peanut butter lumps, so take your time here.
- To achieve a desired thickness, let the peanut soup simmer longer on low heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. If it gets too thick, a splash more stock or water will loosen it.
- Store leftover peanut soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, stirring often, or in the microwave. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- To achieve a desired thickness, let the peanut soup simmer longer on low heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. If it gets too thick, a splash more stock or water will loosen it.
- Store leftover peanut soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, stirring often, or in the microwave. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.