Creamy Peanut Soup with Sage

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This creamy peanut soup lets the flavor of the peanuts truly shine, and fresh sage adds a nice autumnal flavor. While we often call for natural peanut butters in our recipes, they're not recommended here, as they can make the soup gritty and oily.

a recipe photo of the Creamy Peanut Soup served in bowls with peanuts and green onions topping
Credit: Ali Redmond
Active Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola or avocado, or ghee

  • 1 large sweet onion, chopped

  • 2 stalks celery, chopped

  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage

  • ½ teaspoon ground white pepper

  • Crushed red pepper to taste (Optional)

  • 8 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken stock

  • 2 cups conventional smooth peanut butter, preferably without added sugar

  • 1 ½ tablespoons malt vinegar or sherry vinegar

  • ½ cup honey-roasted peanuts, chopped

  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh chives or flat-leaf parsley

Directions

  1. Heat oil (or ghee) in a large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onion, celery and salt; stir to coat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and begin to turn golden brown around the edges, about 10 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, sage, white pepper and crushed red pepper, if using. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add stock, increase heat to high and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, add peanut butter, whisking until it melts into the stock. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the soup is slightly thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat.

  2. Using an immersion blender or in batches in a blender, process the soup until it is very smooth. (Use caution when blending hot liquids.) Stir in vinegar. Serve the soup topped with chopped peanuts and chives (or parsley).

To make ahead

Refrigerate for up to 4 days.

EatingWell.com, November 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

338 Calories
28g Fat
15g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Serving Size about 1 cup
Calories 338
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 13g 26%
Total Fat 28g 35%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Vitamin A 38µg
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg
Vitamin E 3mg 21%
Folate 61µg
Vitamin K 8µg
Sodium 354mg 15%
Calcium 43mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
Magnesium 96mg 23%
Potassium 430mg 9%
Zinc 2mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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