Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 3 celery ribs, minced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • Garnish: chopped peanuts

Method

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; add onion and celery, and saute 5 minutes. Add garlic; saute 2 minutes. Stir in flour, curry powder, and red pepper until smooth; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add broth, and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Stir in peanut butter and half-and-half; cook, stirring constantly, 3 to 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Cool slightly.
  • Process mixture, in batches, in a food processor or blender until smooth. Garnish, if desired. Serve immediately.