Name: Spicy Veggie Nut Stew
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Cuisine: Soups, Stews, Chowders
Ingredients: 1 to 2 tablespoons oil (peanut, vegetable, etc.); 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 4 to 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger (1/2 teaspoon dried); 1 to 2 dried red chilis, seeded and chopped, or 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste); 1 tablespoon ground cumin seed; 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder (or to taste); 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste; 3 1/2 cups chicken broth (canned is fine); 1 (16-ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables; 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1/4 cup peanut butter, creamy or crunchy style; salt and black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon chopped green onions and/or peanuts, per bowl, as garnish

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This stew won second prize in the Homemade Soups Contest in The 1993 Old Farmer’s Almanac. Congratulations to winner Sara Perkins from Dallas, Texas.

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Ingredients

1 to 2 tablespoons oil (peanut, vegetable, etc.)

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

4 to 6 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger (1/2 teaspoon dried)

1 to 2 dried red chilis, seeded and chopped, or 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)

1 tablespoon ground cumin seed

1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder (or to taste)

1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste

3 1/2 cups chicken broth (canned is fine)

1 (16-ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables

1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves

1/4 cup peanut butter, creamy or crunchy style

salt and black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon chopped green onions and/or peanuts, per bowl, as garnish

Instructions

In a stockpot (at least 4 quarts) heat oil and quickly sauté onion, garlic, and ginger for 3 to 4 minutes. Add chilis, cumin, and curry powder; stir, and cook for another minute. Add tomato paste and chicken stock; stir well, and bring to a boil. Add frozen vegetables, bring to a boil again, then turn heat to low. Add cilantro leaves and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add peanut butter, stir to dissolve, and heat 4 to 5 minutes more. Add salt and black pepper, as desired. Pour into bowls and garnish with green onions and/or peanuts.