Peanut Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. chicken or beef stock
1 dried red chili
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
2 medium carrots (1/2-inch slices)
1 large leek (white with 2-inches of green), coarsely chopped
1/4 c. uncooked white rice
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. smooth peanut butter

Preparation

Combine stock, onion, leek and carrots in a heavy pot.
Bring to a boil; partially cover and simmer 30 minutes.
Blend until smooth.
Bring to a boil, then stir in rice, salt and chili. Reduce heat to low; cover tightly and cook 20 minutes.
Mix peanut butter in 1/2 cup soup until smooth.
Add to the rest of the soup. Cover, then simmer 5 minutes.
Discard chili.
Serves 4 to 6.