Thai Peanut Soup

The ingredient list on this seems long, but it comes together in about 30 minutes.

1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red pepper, diced
1 carrot, diced
3 celery stalks, diced
1/2 tsp fish sauce
1 tbsp curry powder
2 tbsp Thai green curry paste
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can light coconut milk
1 can water chestnuts, chopped
1.5 cups natural peanut butter
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup shredded chicken
1 tsp salt

Serve with:
Lime wedges
Cilantro, chopped
Scallions, sliced

In a large pot, cook the vegetables until tender. Add all other ingredients. Simmer until cooked through. Serve with limes, cilantro, and scallions.

Yield: 6 servings