1 qt. chicken stock (or water if vegetarian)
3 carrots, chopped
2 yams, peeled & sliced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 med. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (8 oz.) jar peanut butter
1 c. half and half
Salt & pepper to taste

Simmer carrot, celery, onion, garlic and yams in chicken stock, until soft. Blend until smooth. Add peanut butter, seasonings and half and half. Garnish with crumbled bacon or sour cream and chives, if desired.