Indonesian Chicken-Peanut Soup (Soto Ayam)

4 cup chicken stock
2 tbl soy sauce
1 1/2 tbl molasses
2 tbl fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves pressed or mashed
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup peanuts chopped
1 cup slivered cooked chicken
1/2 cup sliced green onions in rounds
 
Green onions sliced lengthwise into thin strips

In a large saucepan, combine the stock, soy sauce, molasses, lemon
juice, and garlic. It seems like an awful combination at first, but
it mellows together into a savory broth. Bring to a boil, then
reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 15 minutes.

Whisk in the peanut butter, then simmer for 5 more minutes.

When ready to serve, stir in the peanuts, chicken, and scallions.
Heat through, then ladle into soup bowls and lattice the tops with
scallion strips. Serve immediately.

Serve hot as a first course in small bowls to 4 to 6 people.