Cracker Jack Soup

11 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups peanuts or 1 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, peeled and chopped
  • 1 lb yams (amount approximate, medium sized) or 1 lb sweet potato (amount approximate, medium sized)
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk (NOT coconut cream)
  • salt
  • cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (fresh is best)
  • 1/2 cup caramel popped popcorn (Cracker Jack, Cracker Jack or your own recipe)

Directions

  1. 1
    If using peanuts, grind peanuts and 2 tablespoons of the peanut oil in a food processor or a blender. If using peanut butter, omit oil.
  2. 2
    Cook onion and yam in remaining oil plus butter in a large stockpot for about 15 minutes or until tender.
  3. 3
    Add stock coconut milk and peanut butter.
  4. 4
    Bring to the boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. 5
    Let cool slightly and whirl in blender until smooth.
  6. 6
    Season to taste and finish with the fresh lime juice.
  7. 7
    Reheat and garnish with Cracker Jacks.

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