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Spicy peanut soup

25 - 30 minutes.

Spicy peanut soup

Serves 8

Difficulty Easy

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cooking Time 25 - 30 minutes.

Ingredients

2 - 3 T peanut oil
2 onions, chopped
3 sticks celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 t chilli powder
2 t curry powder
1 t ground cumin
1 t ground coriander
4 large ripe red tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 cups salted roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
1 T sugar
1/2 cup cream
Salt to taste

For sprinkling:

Chives and peanuts

Method

Heat the oil in a large heavy pot.

Add the onions and celery and cook gently until softened but not browned. Stir in the garlic and spices, adding a little more oil if necessary, and cook gently for a few minutes.

Add the chopped tomatoes and peanuts, and simmer for about 5 minutes. Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 25 - 30 minutes.

Use a stick blender to roughly purée the soup. Stir in sugar and cream, and heat through. If necessary, thin down with more stock.

Check seasoning. Sprinkle with chives and peanuts.

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