Peanut Soup With Okra Croutons

Ingredients

7 ml peanut oil
1 gr pepper flakes
3 gr coriander seeds
50 gr celery
95 gr carrot
150 gr butternut squash
100 gr potatoes
130 gr peanuts
6 stock
16 ml lemon juice
1 1/2 okra
24 gr cornmeal
1 gr cumin
1 gr cayenne
1 gr herbal salt

Instructions

Olive oil spray Place oil, pepper flakes & coriander in a large non-stick pot & fry over moderate heat until the seeds begin to darken. Add vegetables & peanuts & cook for 3 minutes. Pour in the stock & bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat & simmer 30 minutes. Cool slightly & puree. Gently reheat, add lemon juice & season to taste. Serve in shallow bowls garnished with okra croutons. CROUTONS: Prehaet oven to 190ÂșC . Rinse okra under running water, drain & pat dry with paper towels. Combine cornmeal, seasonings, salt & okra in a bag. Seal & shake well. Spray a baking sheet with oil, spread okra slices in a single layer & spray them with oil too. Bake until crisp & browned, spraying & stirring twice during cooking. Should take 30 minutes. Yamuna Devi, "Yamuna's Table"