Boiled Peanut Soup

Ingredients

• 2 pounds raw Virginia or Valencia peanuts, in their shells
• 3 ounces kosher salt
• 3 gallons water
• 8 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
• 3 cups chopped onions
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 22 ounces shelled boiled Virginia or Valencia peanuts
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 3 cups 2% milk
• 4 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper