*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                      Peanut Soup With Okra Croutons

Recipe By     : Yamuna Devi, "Yamuna's Table"
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Appetizers
                Nuts                             Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        Soup:
     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
                        Okra Croutons:
   1 1/2   c            Okra -- thinly sliced
   3       tb           Corn meal
     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:

  Preheat oven to 375°F. Rinse okra under running water, drain & pat
  dry with paper towels. Combine corn meal, 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.
 

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