Carrot-Ginger Soup with Chilli Butter and Roasted Peanuts

Ingredients for Carrot-Ginger Soup with Chilli Butter and Roasted Peanuts

• 60g (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature

• 2 tablespoons finely chopped spring onions (white and green parts only)

• 1/4 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper

• 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter

• 675g carrots, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds

• 200g chopped onion

• 30g white-skinned potato, peeled, chopped

• 2 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger

• 1200ml (or more) vegetable broth or chicken broth

• 6 tablespoons unsalted roasted peanuts, finely chopped

Mix all ingredients in small bowl. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.

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 1200ml 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 60ml fuls to thin soup. Bring to simmer. Season with salt and black pepper.

Ladle soup into bowls. Top with small spoonful of chilli butter; sprinkle with nuts.

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