Winter Diet: Make A Healthful Bowl Of Peanut Soup

Soups in the winter just seem to fit the season, for some reason. The steaming hot broth only needs to be sipped once to reach your soul. From the traditional tomato soup to a distinctive broccoli soup, there are a plethora of warming and filling winter soups available. Consider experimenting with a unique and intriguing peanut soup this winter. This special peanut soup recipe is full of healthy nutrients that enrich your body from the inside out and keep it prepared for winter. 

Peanut Soup  

Groundnuts, commonly referred to as peanuts, are a legume that is widely accessible throughout the winter. The common nut is rich in protein, fibre, and good fats, which are all components of the body that are also necessary for weight loss. Omega-3 fatty acids are also important for maintaining a healthy heart. The low-carb bean is also surprisingly high in antioxidants, which help revitalise hair and skin and slow down the ageing process. 

How To Make 

Since it is a specialty of Virginia, a state in the United States where peanuts are widely farmed, this recipe is known as "Virginia Peanut Soup."  

Ingredients: 

2 Tbsp butter 

1 medium onion 

6 cups chicken stock 

2 tbsp all-purpose flour 

1 cup heavy cream 

1 ½ cups natural peanut butter 

2 tsp hot sauce 

2 Limes (juiced) 

2 tbsp peanuts, chopped 

2 scallions, chopped 

Method:  

Start the dish by heating butter in a large, heavy pan over medium heat. One medium onion should be added and sautéed until golden brown. Add the chicken stock and all-purpose flour now, and stir the mixture until it begins to smell toasted. Add the remaining ingredients, including lime juice, peanut butter, heavy cream, and spicy sauce, and season to taste. When the scallions and chopped peanuts are added, your delicious soup is ready to be served! 

You can replace the butter and heavy cream in the soup with ghee and milk, respectively, to make it healthier. So, give this filling dish a try and make the most of the wintertime. 

Health Benefits of Peanut 

There are a number of advantages to peanuts that might persuade you to eat them. The essential nutrients are abundant in peanuts (Arachis hypogea). They are known as goobers, groundnuts, and earth nuts and are normally eaten raw or roasted. All 20 amino acids are present in peanuts, with arginine serving as the body's main source and a major immune system booster. They also include a variety of vitamins, minerals, and plant chemicals that are healthy for the body. A diet high in peanuts may improve heart health, aid in weight loss, avoid gallstones, and regulate blood sugar.