Colonial Peanut Soup

I love history, especially early American history. 

And I love food.

And since this soup is from Kings Arm Tavern is Colonial
Williamsburg it kinda fits both doesn't it?

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2 Tbsp. Butter

1 medium onion, chopped really fine

2 stalks celery, chopped really fine

2 Tbsp flour

4 c. chicken broth

3/4 c. peanut butter*

3/4 c. heavy cream

Saute the onion and celery in the butter until tender. 

Stir in the flour and cook 2 minutes. 

Stir in the broth and bring to a boil, 

reduce heat and stir in the peanut butter. 

Pour the soup into a blender and blend the 

broth and peanut butter mixture until smooth. 

Return to pan and whisk in cream. 

Cook until heated through.

Garnish with shopped peanuts and celery leaves.

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*The quality of peanut butter you use will directly effect the quality of your soup. I like an all-natural, but not an unsweetened peanut butter. And for some reason my soup looks all gloopy but it's not really.