BEST CARROT SOUP

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This is a great recipe from a coworker, who got it from a Health Canada publication like 20 years ago. Kids like it, and if there are leftovers (rarely!) simmer it down and add a little butter and you have a great, healthy pasta sauce.

Provided by kalla

Categories     Potato

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 cup carrot, sliced
1 potato, peeled and diced
1 (10 ounce) can chicken broth
1 3/4 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Sauté onion and garlic in butter for 5 minutes.
  • Add carrots and potatoes; stir to coat with butter.
  • Add chicken broth, water, salt, tarragon and pepper.
  • Cover and simmer over medium heat 15 minutes or until vegetables are well cooked.
  • Purée soup in batches in blender or food processor until smooth.
  • Pour back into saucepan.
  • Stir in milk.
  • Heat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.1, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 23.8, Sodium 779.6, Carbohydrate 18.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 3.3, Protein 5.4

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