Cook the Book: Peanut Soup

Vegetarian
Health score
12%
Cook the Book: Peanut Soup
45 min.
8
639kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Peanut Soup! This recipe combines rich, creamy peanut butter with fresh vegetables, creating a comforting and hearty dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. Whether you’re a vegetarian or simply looking to explore the flavors of plant-based cuisine, this soup is sure to satisfy your cravings.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this peanut soup serves eight, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead. Each bowl is a warm embrace, delivering a hearty 639 calories packed with flavors and nutrients. Not only does this dish highlight the versatile peanut, but it also showcases the deliciousness of simple ingredients like celery, onion, and a dash of lemon juice that enhances the flavor profile beautifully.

As you cook through the process, you’ll enjoy the delightful aroma of sautéed vegetables blending seamlessly with the rich, nutty essence of peanut butter. The step of striking a balance between the creamy texture and the slight crunch from ground peanuts on top elevates the dish, making every spoonful exciting. The final touch of freshly squeezed lemon juice adds a zesty brightness that rounds out the flavors perfectly.

So grab your apron and let’s dive into this delightful Peanut Soup, a meal that’s sure to impress both your taste buds and your guests!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons flour 
  • rib celery stalks finely chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon celery salt 
  • 2.3 cups creamy peanut butter 
  • 0.5 cup peanuts for serving
  • tablespoon juice of lemon freshly squeezed
  • quarts chicken broth low-sodium homemade
  • small onion finely chopped
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted (1 stick)

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Heat the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the celery and onion. Cook until the onion is translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Add the flour and stir to combine. Stir in chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for flavors to combine, 30 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and strain into a second saucepan.
  5. Whisk in peanut butter, lemon juice, salt, and celery salt until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt.
  6. Sprinkle ground peanuts on top before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories639kcal
Protein14.07%
Fat72.09%
Carbs13.84%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.28
Glycemic Load
3.59
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
19.926087130671%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.09mg
Hesperetin
0.27mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.44mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Quercetin
1.78mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:638.97kcal
31.95%
Fat:54.57g
83.96%
Saturated Fat:15.75g
98.41%
Carbohydrates:23.57g
7.86%
Net Carbohydrates:18.99g
6.9%
Sugar:8.36g
9.29%
Cholesterol:30.5mg
10.17%
Sodium:749.82mg
32.6%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.96g
47.92%
Vitamin B3:14.53mg
72.65%
Manganese:1.34mg
66.86%
Vitamin E:6.95mg
46.31%
Phosphorus:361.56mg
36.16%
Magnesium:144.08mg
36.02%
Copper:0.52mg
25.9%
Folate:92µg
23%
Potassium:702.45mg
20.07%
Vitamin B6:0.39mg
19.54%
Fiber:4.58g
18.34%
Zinc:2.32mg
15.48%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.32%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.6%
Iron:2.27mg
12.59%
Vitamin B5:0.97mg
9.72%
Vitamin A:355.96IU
7.12%
Selenium:4.77µg
6.82%
Calcium:60.97mg
6.1%
Vitamin B12:0.26µg
4.35%
Vitamin C:1.38mg
1.67%
Vitamin D:0.21µg
1.42%
Vitamin K:1.33µg
1.26%