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 sprayRecipe
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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