RICE AND CARROT SOUP

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I first sampled this colorful carrot soup at a local Victorian tea room and wouldn't leave until I had the recipe in hand. The chef was kind enough to share it with me so I could enjoy it anytime at home.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 4-5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3/4 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons butter, divided
3 cups chopped carrots
3 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 to 2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute the onion in 2 tablespoons butter. Add the carrots, broth and rice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until carrots and rice are tender. Cool slightly. , Transfer to a blender; cover and process until smooth. Return to pan. Add the cream, tomato paste, salt, pepper and remaining butter; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 903mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.