Virginia Peanut Soup
A recipe for Virginia Peanut Soup inspired by our visit to Old Town Alexandria in Virginia. This smooth and creamy soup is packed with peanuts and vegetables.
Servings 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 1 1/2 cups peanut butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Roasted, chopped peanuts for garnish
- Hot sauce to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and celery and cook, stirring often, until softened and translucent, about 10 minutes.
- Add the flour and stir to coat the onions and celery. Slowly add the chicken stock while whisking. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth.
- Return to a low heat and whisk in the peanut butter and cream until smooth. Season with lemon juice and salt and serve immediately garnished with chopped peanuts and hot sauce if desired.