Peanut Soup

Published November 11, 1995

Total Time
35 minutes
Rating
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Molly O'Neill

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Ingredients

Yield:Six servings
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes

  • ½ cup roughly chopped celery

  • ½ cup roughly chopped onion

  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 2 14 ½-ounce cans stewed tomatoes, undrained

  • 4 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned

  • 2 cups finely chopped peanuts

  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt

  • Freshly ground pepper to taste

  • Minced green onions and chopped peanuts for garnish (optional)

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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

31 grams carbs; 15 milligrams cholesterol; 445 calories; 14 grams monosaturated fat; 8 grams polyunsaturated fat; 6 grams saturated fat; 30 grams fat; 9 grams fiber; 1034 milligrams sodium; 20 grams protein; 11 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large, heavy pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sweet potato, celery, onion and parsley. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring frequently, for 12 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Stir in the tomatoes and mix well. Stir in the chicken broth, peanuts, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until the vegetables are soft, about 20 minutes. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with green onions and chopped peanuts, if desired.

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ALL RECIPES ADAPTED FROM "DORI SANDERS' COUNTRY COOKING," BY DORI SANDERS, ALGONQUIN BOOKS OF CHAPEL HILL, 1995

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