Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 quarts chicken stock or broth
2 cups smooth peanut butter
1 3/4 cups light cream
Peanuts, chopped

Directions

Saute onion and celery in butter until soft but not brown. Stir in the flour until well-blended. Add stock, stirring constantly and bring to a boil. Remove from heat; puree in food processor or blender. Add peanut butter and cream, stirring to blend thoroughly. Return to low heat and heat through. To serve, garnish with peanuts. Makes 10-12 servings.

Each serving contains 518 calories; 46 gm fat; 1082 mg sodium; 59 mg cholesterol.