Peanut Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 stick butter or margarine
1/3 c. finely chopped onion
1/3 c. finely minced celery
1 1/2 Tbsp. flour
1 c. smooth peanut butter
4 c. chicken broth
1/2 c. half and half
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 c. peanuts for garnish

Preparation

Melt butter or margarine in large saucepan over medium-low heat.
Add onions and celery; saute until soft, but not brown. Stir in flour and blend until smooth.
Lower heat to simmer and stir in peanut butter.
Slowly add the chicken broth; bring to slow boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add half and half; heat soup just to boiling point.
Add salt and pepper.
Serve garnished with peanuts.