CELERY AND CARROT SOUP

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A quick and simple recipe for a light tasting soup that makes an excellent first course. The celery and carrots lend a warm, sweet taste.

Provided by BZARNETT

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Carrot Soup Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, minced
1 small carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
½ teaspoon dried tarragon
2 cups vegetable broth
½ cup dry white wine

Steps:

Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute onions until tender, approximately 5 minutes. Slowly stir in carrots, celery, and tarragon, and continue cooking another 5 minutes, or until carrots are tender.
Stir in vegetable broth and wine, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and continue cooking 15 minutes longer. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 515.7 mg, Sugar 6.9 g