ROASTED CARROT & APPLE SOUP

Roasted Carrot & Apple Soup image

Provided by Jason Beave420

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large vidalia onion
3 lbs green apples
3 lbs carrots
1/2 head garlic (More or less to taste)
3 quarts chicken stock
3 -4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt & pepper (to taste)
2 sprigs thyme
2 sprigs rosemary
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon cream (optional)

Steps:

Cut carrots & apples into same size pieces to ensure even cooking. Toss with garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt & pepper, and olive oil to coat. Place into roasting pan, and sprinkle a little more olive oil on top. Roast in oven for 20- 30 mins at 300 degrees. (Watch to ensure garlic doesn't burn).
Dump contents into large stock pot, and add 2 boxes of stock. Bring to a boil until cook until carrots are tender & cooked. Remove bay leaves.
With an immersion blender*, blend all ingredients until smooth. With reserved box of stock, add some to desired consistency.
Add ½ cup of cream if you desire it for creamier consistency.
* A regular blender or food processor can be used, just be careful dumping contents of hot pot into container of blender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.9, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 7.2, Sodium 423.6, Carbohydrate 37.1, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 21.3, Protein 7.7