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Bow of peanut soup

Virginia Peanut Soup

VA Peanut Growers Association
This tasty peanut soup is a Southern Classic. Made without milk this has a thinner texture, but simply replace two to three cups of chicken broth with heavy cream will have it thick in no time.
Featured in WTFCF Season 5, Episode 09: Peanuts!
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Course Dinner, Lunch, Soups & Salads
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons grated onion
  • 1 branch of celery, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped Virginia peanuts

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan over low heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Once butter is melted, add onion and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes.
  • Then add 2 tablespoons flour and whisk until well blended. Stir in the chicken broth and allow it to simmer for about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and strain the broth.
  • Stir in peanut butter, ¼ teaspoon salt and 2 teaspoons lemon juice into the strained broth until everything is mixed thoroughly.
  • Serve in hot cups or bowls. Garnish each cup with a teaspoon of chopped Virginia peanuts.

Enjoy!

    About the Author

    The Virginia Peanut Growers Association exists to promote and educate others about Virginia-grown peanuts, facilitate research to support growers, and advocate on behalf of the peanut industry in Virginia.