Spicy Carrot Peanut Soup

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

I love this soup!! Very different flavors that I think work well together. If you have a bent for the unusual, you may want to give it a try.

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 6 cups thinly sliced carrots
• 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon chinese chili paste
• 6 cups water
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Directions:

1. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
2. Add the onions, carrots, celery, salt, and chili paste.
3. Stirring frequently, saute the vegetables over high heat for 5 minutes.
4. Add in the water, cover the pot, and bring to a boil.
5. Lower the heat and simmer for 25 minutes or until the carrots are soft.
6. Add in the peanut butter, soy sauce, and lime juice; stir to combine.
7. Puree the soup in batches using an electric blender.
8. Reheat soup if necessary and serve hot.

Reviews

[HisPixie]

I love this soup! I got the recipe from the Moosewood Cookbook. I can easily eat 2 bowls at a time and have to stop myself from eating more. Fortunately, it's pretty good for you. I like the extra flavor of chicken broth so I use broth in place of water, which renders it non-vegetarian, however.

[Rhiannon&Matt.gauci]

Really nice & unusual. We went without the celery, used crushed chili & crushed/pureed peanuts. We might add a potato with the carrots next time, too.

[Moor Driver]

Delicious and oh so budget friendly! This soup is delicious cold as well as hot. Thanks for a quick, delicious and healthy recipe.