Peanut Soup

Directions

• Step 1 In a large soup/stock pot, saute the onion and celery in butter until soft and translucent. Do not brown.
• Step 2 Stir in the flour and chicken soup base until well incorporated.
• Step 3 Add the chicken stock, stirring to incorporate the roux.  Add the freshly ground pepper and the celery salt.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce to a simmer and let reduce slightly.
• Step 4 Remove from the heat. Use an immersion blender to puree the onions and celery with the stock.
• Step 5 Add the peanut butter, cream, half-n-half, apple brandy and lime juice.
• Step 6 Blend with the immersion blender until everything is pureed and smooth.
• Step 7 Return to a simmer until everything is heated through.
• Step 8 Serve immediately.
• Step 9 Garnish with chopped peanuts.
  
  NOTE: This is a rich soup. Typically a cup is more than enough if a full meal is to follow.