CREAM OF CARROT SOUP (PORKKANASOSEKEITTO)

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Based on a soup recipe from Beatrice Ojakangas' book, The Finnish Cookbook. I confess that I added the brandy to the carrots!

Provided by mersaydees

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb carrot
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons brandy
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
4 cups milk
1 tablespoon sugar
1 dash pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Peel carrots. Cook carrots in beef broth and brandy until tender, adding additional brandy if necessary. Drain, reserving the stock, and strain or mash the carrots to make a smooth puree.
  • Heat the butter in a saucepan, add the flour, and stir until blended.
  • Add the milk gradually, stirring constantly.
  • Heat to the boiling point and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add reserved stock, carrot puree, sugar, and pepper.
  • Garnish each serving with parsley and a dash of nutmeg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.4, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 49.6, Sodium 383.6, Carbohydrate 29, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 8.7, Protein 10.1

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