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Carrot-Ginger Soup with Chile Butter and Roasted Peanuts

Name: Carrot-Ginger Soup with Chile Butter and Roasted Peanuts
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions (white and green parts only); 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter; 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds; 1 1/4 cups chopped onion; 1 5-ounce white-skinned potato, peeled, chopped; 2 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger; 5 cups (or more) vegetable broth or chicken broth; 6 tablespoons unsalted roasted peanuts, finely chopped

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Mix all ingredients in small bowl. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.
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Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large pot over medium-high heat. Add carrots, onion, potato, and ginger; sprinkle with salt and sauté until vegetables are slightly softened but not brown, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Add 5 cups broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are soft, about 20 minutes. Cool slightly, then puree in batches in blender until smooth. Return soup to same pot; if desired, add more broth by 1/4 cupfuls to thin soup. Bring to simmer. Season with salt and black pepper.
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Ladle soup into bowls. Top with small spoonful of chile butter; sprinkle with nuts.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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