Southern Peanut Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons whole wheat flour
2 cups milk or 2 cups half-and-half
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
finely chopped peanuts (to garnish)

Preparation

In a large pot, saute onion and celery in the butter, stirring occasionally until vegetables are soft.
Sprinkle flour over mixture, one tablespoon at a time and mix well.
Add milk gradually, stirring constantly.
When thickened, gradually blend in peanut butter, seasoning and chicken broth.
Cook over low heat until thickened but do not overcook.
This is best if you allow soup to cool then reheat to serve.
Garnish with chopped peanuts.