Indonesian Chicken-Peanut Soup

==Description==
This earthy and complex soup brings to mind hot tropical suns and perfumed air. It's exotic but pleasantly so--and is a wonderful start to roast Pork, broiled fish, or other plain fare. Serve hot as a first course in small bowls to 4-6 people. Selamat makan! (or, "good eating").
thumb|Indonesian Chicken-Peanut Soup
===Ingredients===
* 4 cups chicken stock <BR>
* 2 Tablespoons soy sauce <BR>
* 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons molasses <BR>
* 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice <BR>
* 2 cloves garlic, pressed or mashed <BR>
* 1/4 cup Peanut butter <BR>
* 1/3 cup peanuts, chopped <BR>
* 1 cup cooked Chicken, slivered <BR>
* 1/2 cup green onions, sliced in rounds 
===Garnish===
* green onions, sliced lengthwise into thin strips then latticed across the top of each bowl 
===Directions===
In a large saucepan, combine the stock, soy sauce, molasses, lemon juice, and garlic. It seems like an awful
combination at first, but it mellows together into a savory broth. <BR>Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 15 minutes.
Whisk in the Peanut butter, then simmer for 5 more minutes. <BR>
When ready to serve, stir in the peanuts, Chicken, and scallions. Heat through, then ladle into soup bowls and lattice the tops with scallion strips.<BR> Serve immediately.
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==See also==
Category: Indonesian Soups
Category: Indonesian Meat Dishes
Category:Indonesian Recipes
category:Lemon Recipes
Category:savory Recipes
category:chicken stock Recipes
category:lemon juice Recipes
category:molasses Recipes
category:maple syrup Recipes
category:shallot Recipes
category:Chicken Recipes
category:butter Recipes
category:savory Recipes
category:garlic Recipes
category:Peanut Recipes
category:Pork Recipes
category:Onion Recipes