Peanut soup with okra croutons
Yield: 6 Servings MMM
Ingredients:
- 1/2 tb Peanut oil
- 1/4 ts Crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tb Coriander seeds
- 1/2 c Celery diced
- 1/2 c Carrot diced
- 2/3 c Butternut squash diced
- 2/3 c Potatoes diced
- 1 c Peanuts roasted shelled & - unsalted
- 6 c Stock
- 1 tb Lemon juice Salt & pepper MMMMM-----------------------OKRA CROUTONS----------------------------
- 1 1/2 c Okra thinly sliced
- 3 tb Cornmeal
- 1/4 ts Cumin
- 1/4 ts Cayenne
- 1/4 ts Herbal salt
Instructions:
Olive oil spray Place oil pepper flakes & coriander in a large non-stick pot & fry over moderate heat until the seeds begin to darken. Add vegetables & peanuts & cook for 3 minutes. Pour in the stock & bring to a boil. Cover reduce heat & simmer 30 minutes. Cool slightly & puree. Gently reheat add lemon juice & season to taste. Serve in shallow bowls garnished with okra croutons. CROUTONS: Prehaet oven to 375F. Rinse okra under running water drain & pat dry with paper towels. Combine cornmeal seasonings salt & okra in a bag. Seal & shake well. Spray a baking sheet with oil spread okra slices in a single layer & spray them with oil too. Bake until crisp & browned spraying & stirring twice during cooking. Should take 30 minutes. Yamuna Devi Yamuna's Table



