Peanut Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat.
2. 2
   Add the grated celery and onion and cook them until they are translucent.
3. 3
   Add the flour and stir until the mixture becomes a smooth paste.
4. 4
   Cook the paste for 2 to 3 minutes; then add the chicken stock, stirring until smooth.
5. 5
   Raise the heat slightly, and bring the soup to a boil, and add the peanut butter, stirring to make sure that it is well mixed in.
6. 6
   Lower the heat and allow the soup to simmer for 15 minutes.
7. 7
   Finally add the milk, cream, hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper, and bring the soup to the boil again.
8. 8
   Correct the seasonings and serve hot, garnishing each serving with a few roasted peanuts.