CREAM OF CARROT SOUP

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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     weekday, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups sliced onions
5 cups coarsely chopped carrots
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup raw white rice
8 cups chicken stock
1 large carrot, scraped, for garnish
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup sour cream or creme fraiche (optional)

Steps:

  • Saute onions and carrots in butter until tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Add rice and 4 cups stock. Cover and simmer until rice is very tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, using vegetable peeler, shave carrot into 3-inch strips. Steam over 1/2 inch of water 2 to 3 minutes, or until tender.
  • Add remaining stock, salt and pepper. Cool slightly and puree. May be served either chilled or hot, garnished with carrot slivers and sour cream or creme fraiche if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 270, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1134 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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