Creamy Carrot Soup
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs. + 1 Tbs. butter (no margarine)
- 3/4 C. onion, chopped
- 3 C. carrots, chopped
- 4 C. chicken stock
- 2 Tbs. tomato paste
- 2 Tbs. plain raw rice
- salt and white pepper to taste
- 1/2 C. heavy cream
Directions
In heavy saucepan, melt 2 Tbs. butter over moderate heat. Stir in onions and cook for 5 minutes until soft, but not brown. Add carrots, stock, tomato paste, and rice; simmer for 30 minutes. Puree the soup through a food processor or blender until smooth. Season and stir in cream. Reheat before serving. Add 1 Tbs. butter and garnish with carrot curls, if desired.






