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Peanut Soup With Okra Croutons

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      Title: PEANUT SOUP WITH OKRA CROUTONS
 Categories: Soups, Appetizers, Nuts, Vegetables
      Yield: 6 Servings
 
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    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
           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"
 
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