African peanut soup

From Food Network Canada

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cup shelled peanuts (or 1 cup peanut butter, in which case skip peanut oil)
• 3 tbsp peanut oil, divided
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 x onion, chopped
• 1 x medium-size yam, peeled and chopped into 1/4 inch cubes
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1/4 cup canned coconut milk (not to be confused with coconut cream)
• Salt
• Cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/2 cup crackerjacks (for garnish)

Directions:

1. In a food processor, add peanuts and 2 tablespoons peanut oil. Purée until smooth. Reserve.
2. In a large pot over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon peanut oil, butter, onions and yams. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chicken stock, coconut milk and peanut butter. Turn up heat until liquids reach a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Let cool slightly, then puree in a blender. Season with salt and cayenne. To serve, reheat, then garnish with crackerjacks.