Ingredients

  • 1 stalk celery, minced
  • 1 med. carrot, minced
  • 2 tbsp. minced onion
  • 1/4 c. water
  • 2 bouillon cubes, beef or possibly chicken
  • 2 c. water, divided
  • 1/2 c. cream peanut butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1/2 c. half and half

Method

  • Combine first 4 ingredients in a saucepan, cover and cook over low heat for 10 min.
  • Add in bouillon cubes and 1 1/2 c. water.
  • Cook uncovered till bouillon cubes have dissolved.
  • Pour mix into an electric blender and add in peanut butter.
  • Process till smooth.
  • Return mix to saucepan.
  • Combine cornstarch and remaining 1/2 c. of water; stirring till well blended.
  • Stir slowly into soup.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and cook 1 minute.
  • Stir in half and half.
  • Cook uncovered over low heat; stirring constantly till thoroughly heated.
  • Garnish with strips of carrots or possibly minced peanuts.