SueA  posted 04-08-98 
  Cream of Peanut Soup 
 
Recipe from The Frugal Gourmet Cooks American-Jeff Smith 
  1 quart Chicken Soup Stock (can use canned chicken broth) 
  2 carrots, chopped 
  1 yellow onion, peeled and chopped 
  1 cup smooth-style peanunt butter 
  1 cup whipping cream of half-and-half 
  1/2 cup dry-roasted peanuts 
  Salt and Pepper to taste 
  Tabasco to taste 
Place the stock in a 2-quart pot; add the carrots and onion. 
Bring to a boil and turn down to a simmer.  Cook, covered, until the vegetables are very tender. 
Purée in a food processor or blender and return to the pot.  Stir in the remaining ingredients, bring to a simmer, and serve.