Creole Peanut Soup

1/4 c Butter

2 md Onions; minced

3 Garlic cloves; chopped

2 Chilies, fresh; chopped *

-they use small Anaheim or -finger hot chilies 1/4 c Flour

8 c Chicken stock

1 c Chicken; shredded, optional

1 pt Heavy cream

1 c Peanut butter, crunchy; no

-sugar added -salt & pepper to taste ---------------------------------GARNISHES--------------------------------- Parsley; chopped Coriander, fresh Scallions; or peanuts Saute the onions, garlic, and chilies in the butter until the onions are soft but not browned. Add flour; stir to avoid sticking and lumping. Before flour browned, stir in stock; whisk quickly if lumps appear. Bring to a simmer for at least 30 minutes to cook flour. Stir in the chicken, cream and peanut butter; bring back to a simmer. Season to taste. Garnish with your choice of any or all of the following; chopped parsley, fresh coriander, scallions or peanuts.