Southern Peanut Soup Recipe: This Easy Virginia Peanut Soup Recipe Is a Southern Delicacy Soups Lunch

Peanut soup is considered a southern delicacy in some parts, and dates back in America to the early 1700s. It's a mystery how this soup became so popular in some areas, especially in Virginia. Try this easy peanut soup recipe at home and see what you think. 

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 1/2 cups natural peanut butter
• 1 - 2 teaspoons hot sauce (or to taste)
• 2 limes, juiced
• chopped peanuts, for garnish

Here's how to make it:

1. Cook the onion in the butter in a soup pot until soft, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add the flour and cook about 2 minutes, stirring. 
2. Add the chicken broth and whisk until smooth.
3. Add the cream, peanut butter, hot sauce and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk to combine and heat through. 
4. Ladle into soup bowls and garnish with the chopped peanuts. 

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