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    Peanut Soup with Okra Croutons


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    List of Ingredients




    Peanut Soup with Okra Croutons


    1/2 tb Peanut oil
    1/4 ts Crushed red pepper flakes
    1/2 tb Coriander seeds
    1/2 c Celery, diced
    1/2 c Carrot, diced
    2/3 c Butternut squash, diced
    2/3 c Potatoes, diced
    1 c Peanuts, roasted, shelled & unsalted
    6 c Stock
    1 tb Lemon juice
    Salt & pepper

    Okra Croutons

    1 1/2 c Okra, thinly sliced
    3 tb Cornmeal
    1/4 ts Cumin
    1/4 ts Cayenne
    1/4 ts Herbal salt
    Olive oil spray

    Recipe




    Place oil, pepper flakes & coriander in a large non-stick pot & fry over moderate heat until the seeds begin to darken.

    Add vegetables & peanuts & cook for 3 minutes.

    Pour in the stock & bring to a boil.

    Cover, reduce heat & simmer 30 minutes.

    Cool slightly & puree.

    Gently reheat, add lemon juice & season to taste.

    Serve in shallow bowls garnished with okra croutons.

    CROUTONS:

    Prehaet oven to 375F.

    Rinse okra under running water, drain & pat dry with paper towels.

    Combine cornmeal, seasonings, salt & okra in a bag.

    Seal & shake well.

    Spray a baking sheet with oil, spread okra slices in a single layer & spray them with oil too.

    Bake until crisp & browned, spraying & stirring twice during cooking.

    Should take 30 minutes.

    Yield: 6 servings

 

 

 


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