Peanut Carrot Country Soup

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   Melt butter in a heavy large saucepan over medium low heat.

2. 2

   Add carrots, celery and onions and cook until just tender, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Add flour and stir 4 minutes.

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   Mix in stock.

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   Bring to boil, stirring occasionally.

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   Cover partially, reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes.

7. 7

   Cool soup slightly.

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   Puree in batches in blender or processor.

9. 9

   Return puree to saucepan.

10. 10

    Place peanut butter in small bowl.

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    Gradually mix in 1 cup puree.

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    Return mixture to saucepan.

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    Blend in cream and salt and heat through; do not boil.

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    Ladle into heated bowls.

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    Serve immediately.

No nutritional information available.

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