CREAMY CARROT SOUP

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This is a nice light soup that is best served with warm bread and a fresh salad.

Provided by CATIE

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

Time 45m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup diced carrots
¼ cup chopped onion
½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
¼ cup cubed potatoes
2 cups vegetable broth
2 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh dill
¼ cup heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a small saucepan. Sweat the carrots, onion and ginger with the butter. Add potatoes and broth, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until potatoes are tender. Strain liquid into a separate container. Put vegetables into a blender along with the dill, and pour in just enough of the liquid to cover the vegetables. Puree in stages if necessary. Discard excess broth. Return vegetable puree to pan.
  • Stir heavy cream into the pan with the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper. Heat, but do not boil, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 39.2 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 373.1 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

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