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.
*Image courtesy Flickr creative commons.
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Are there any good substitutes for sesame oil in this recipe? I have an intolerance to it.
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the sesame oil is just for extra flavour, its not that important. I just happen to love it and put it in everything.
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Vote #4! I would have never thought about combining carrots with peanut butter. Will have to give this recipe a try.
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Thanks Carolyn! it sounds a bit odd, but it works :)
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I put peanut butter in pasta sometimes, or stir fries. It's yummy!
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I love carrot soup...and yes haven't tried peanut butter in soup...but I suppose it would add to the flavor...voted!
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Voted! This sounds amazing! I'm definitely going to try it, especially with fall around the corner.
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Oh, and it's a creamed one, too! You're right, I've never thought about peanut butter in soup before, and with the carrots, I'm sure the flavours marry well. Thanks for the idea! Voted!
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Voted. It sounds wonderful! Another Indonesian speciality? You might be interested in my latest recipe for Do-It-Yourself Doritos, and if you like it, you know what to do!! Thanks :-)
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Thanks! no, not Indonesian, but they do love peanuts and use peanut sauce quite a lot. I will have a look at your recipe!
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