HONEYED CARROT SOUP

Honeyed Carrot Soup image

Provided by English_Rose

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
2 small leeks, sliced
1 1/2 lbs carrots, roughly chopped
2 teaspoons clear honey
1 pinch dried chili pepper flakes (optional)
salt and pepper
1 bay leaf
8 cups vegetable stock

Steps:

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over a medium heat.
Add the leeks to the pan, then cook for 3 mins until starting to soften.
Add the carrots, honey, chili (if using) and bay leaf, then cook for 2 minutes
Pour in the stock, bring to the boil, then simmer for 30 minutes
Blend the soup in batches, return to a clean pan, then season to taste. When ready to serve, bring back to a simmer, then ladle into mugs.
Add a swirl of soured cream or yogurt if you wish and serve with garlic bread or bacon butties.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.8, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 111.8, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 8.2, Protein 1.6