Carrot Soup

Name: Carrot Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 2-1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 pound carrots, sliced; 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1-1/2 cups milk; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Shredded Swiss cheese and minced fresh parsley, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This nice creamy soup really hits the spot...whether you serve it by itself, with sandwiches or as a first course. My family enjoys it often here on our acre in the country.

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 pound carrots, sliced
2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
1-1/2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Shredded Swiss cheese and minced fresh parsley, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the broth, carrots and potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove from the heat; cool slightly.
Transfer to a blender; cover and process until blended. Return to pan. Stir in the milk, salt and pepper; heat through (do not boil). Garnish with cheese and parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 217 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 589mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein.

This nice creamy soup really hits the spot...whether you serve it by itself, with sandwiches or as a first course. My family enjoys it often here on our acre in the country.

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