Curried Peanut and Tomato Soup

Curried Peanut and Tomato Soup
Curried Peanut and Tomato Soup
The distinct flavors of fresh cilantro and curry powder, along with the unexpected addition of peanut butter, turn a simple tomato-based soup into something special. You can make it vegetarian by using vegetable broth.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 first-course servings
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  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1 3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (14 fl oz)
  • Carbohydrate 11 g(4%)
  • Fat 16 g(24%)
  • Fiber 4 g(16%)
  • Protein 6 g(13%)
  • Saturated Fat 2 g(11%)
  • Sodium 406 mg(17%)
  • Calories 200

Preparation Cook onion, salt, and pepper in oil in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add curry powder and cook, stirring frequently, 2 minutes. Add tomatoes (with their juice) and broth and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Stir hot water into peanut butter until smooth and add to soup. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro before serving.

Preparation Cook onion, salt, and pepper in oil in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add curry powder and cook, stirring frequently, 2 minutes. Add tomatoes (with their juice) and broth and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Stir hot water into peanut butter until smooth and add to soup. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro before serving.