Katherines Savory Tomato Peanut Butter Soup Recipes

TOMATO-PEANUT SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper and celery; cook, stirring, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, curry powder, paprika, cayenne and 1 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, 2 more minutes.
• Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, brown sugar and 1 cup water to the pot, then whisk in the peanut butter until incorporated. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the soup thickens slightly, about 30 minutes. Puree with an immersion blender or in a regular blender in batches.Season with salt and black pepper.
• Ladle the soup into bowls; top with creme fraiche, celery leaves, cilantro and peanuts. Drizzle with olive oil. Photograph by Con Poulos

PEANUT AND VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• In large pot, over low to medium heat, cook onions, garlic and ginger in 2 tablespoons of oil for about 10 minutes until onions are translucent.
• Meanwhile toast cumin and coriander seeds in saute pan over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Let cool. Add chiles and tomatoes to pot. In spice grinder, grind cumin and coriander seeds with white peppercorns. Add to pot along with turmeric. Stir for about 2 minutes then add sherry and cook until most of the wine has evaporated. Add vegetable broth and coconut milk. If possible, blend with stick immersion blender or allow to cool slightly and blend in standard blender in small batches. Strain through sieve with medium holes, not mesh. Return to pot and whisk in peanut butter. Add vegetables and cook until vegetables are soft to bite, but not mushy. Taste, and salt, as necessary.

CURRIED PEANUT AND TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• 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.

SAVORY PEANUT BUTTER DIP

Steps:

• Combine the peanut butter, cream cheese, juice and cinnamon in food processor.
• Blend until smooth.
• Add applesauce, little by little, to bring to the desired consistency for the dip.
• Chill before serving with fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Also try over baked sweet potatoes!

RICH 'N' SAVORY TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onion and carrots in oil until tender. , Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth. Stir in the tomatoes, sugar, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Cool slightly., Transfer to a blender. Cover and process until smooth. Return to the pan; stir in creamer and vanilla. Heat through (do not boil). Garnish with basil.

SAVORY TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Cook celery and onion in butter till tender but not brown.
• Blend in flour.
• Add remaining ingredients, except bacon; cook and stir until slightly thick.
• Reduce heat; cook slowly 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Garnish with bacon.

SIMPLE PEANUT BUTTER AND TOMATO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread peanut butter on one slice of bread; sprinkle with white sugar. Spread creamy salad dressing on the other slice of bread; top with tomato slices. Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and pepper. Place the 2 sides together and enjoy!