main : favorite countries food recipes : african food recipes absolutely cooking  main  assortments  barbecue & grilled  beverages  chocolate  dairy food  dipping & topping  family choice  favorite countries  fish & seafood  holidays  kids meal  main dish  meat  microwave  noodles  pasta  poultry  quick meal  rice  salad  side dish  soups  special diets  vegetables   Peanut Soup With Okra Croutons Send this Recipe Printer Version Servings: 6 persons Time to make: 30 minutes baking Calories per Servings: Not Available INGREDIENTS: 1/2 tbsp peanut oil 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 tbsp coriander seeds 1/2 cup celery, diced 1/2 cup carrot, diced 2/3 cup butternut squash, diced 2/3 cup potatoes, diced 1 cup peanuts, roasted, shelled & unsalted 6 cups stock 1 tbsp lemon juice Salt and pepper Okra Croutons: 1 1/2 cup okra, thinly sliced 3 tbsp cornmeal 1/4 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp cayenne 1/4 tsp herbal salt olive oil spray STEP BY STEP: Place oil, pepper flakes and coriander in a large non-stick pot and fry over moderate heat until the seeds begin to darken Add vegetables and peanuts & cook for 3 minutes. Pour in the stock & bring to a boil Cover, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. Cool slightly & puree Gently reheat, add lemon juice and season to taste. Serve in shallow bowls garnished with okra croutons For croutons: Prehaet oven to 375 degree F. Rinse okra under running water, drain and pat dry with paper towels Combine cornmeal, seasonings, salt and okra in a bag. Seal & shake well Spray a baking sheet with oil, spread okra slices in a single layer and spray them with oil too Bake until crisp & browned, spraying & stirring twice during cooking. Should take 30 minutes. related recipes African Vegetarian Stew African Squash And Yams African Green Pepper And Spinach African Vegetable Stew African Tomato Avocado Buttermilk Soup Benne Cake Black Eyed Peas With Ham African Sweet Potato Pancakes   Copyright ©2000-2006. Absolutely Cooking ALL RIGHTS RESERVED