Adding peanut butter to soup may sound a bit strange to some, but after trying this recipe, or other non traditional recipes for the sweet spread, you will be happy that you did!

• 4-5 large carrots, skinned and chopped
• 1 large potato, chopped
• 3 table spoons peanut butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 table spoons fresh basil
• 2 table spoons fresh cilantro
• 1 tea spoon cumin seeds
• 2 table spoons salt (or more, to taste)
• 1 table spoon black pepper
• 2 table spoon fresh ginger, chopped
• 5 cups water
• Dash of sesame oil.

Put all ingredients in a soup pot, and boil for 20 minutes, until the vegetables have become tender. Remove from heat and set aside for at least 2 hours to cool.

Once the soup has cooled, transfer to a blender, and blend until the soup as reached a uniform consistency.

Return the soup to the soup pot, and heat gently before serving.

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