WINTER SOLSTICE SOUP

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A golden colored, nourishing soup created on a cold northeastern winter night. Perfect to warm you from the inside! Serve with biscuits and a fruit salad.

Provided by Sara Mayes

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

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons margarine
2 onions, chopped
2 carrots, shredded
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
2 cups milk
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter or margarine and saute the onions for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender. Add the carrots, potatoes, water, salt, parsley, thyme and bay leaf.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the bay leaf.
  • Puree the soup in a blender or food processor in small batches and return to the pot. Stir in the milk, mixing well, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 9.8 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 728.5 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

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