Southern Peanut Soup

From the "Noteworthy" cookbook. I haven't tried it but a co-worker has and liked it. Sounds interesting.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped onion
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped celery
• 6  tablespoons butter
• 6  tablespoons whole wheat flour
• 2  cups milk or 2  cups half-and-half
• 1⁄2 cup  smooth peanut butter
• 2  cups chicken broth
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  all-purpose  seasoning
•  finely chopped peanuts (to garnish)

Directions

1. In a large pot, saute onion and celery in the butter, stirring occasionally until vegetables are soft.
2. Sprinkle flour over mixture, one tablespoon at a time and mix well.
3. Add milk gradually, stirring constantly.
4. When thickened, gradually blend in peanut butter, seasoning and chicken broth.
5. Cook over low heat until thickened but do not overcook.
6. This is best if you allow soup to cool then reheat to serve.
7. Garnish with chopped peanuts.