Spicy Carrot Peanut Soup

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.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 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.