With its vibrant color and rich, smooth
texture, this soup offers a delicious, fresh taste and a vitamin-rich,
nutritious boost.
Carrot
Soup
- 3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
8 large fresh thyme sprigs
2 bay leaves
1 large clove garlic, chopped
2 pounds peeled baby carrots
4 cups water
4 teaspoons MAGGI Reduced Sodium Chicken Flavor Instant Bouillon
- Melt butter in large saucepan
over medium-high heat. Add onion, thyme, bay leaves and garlic;
cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until onion is
tender. Add carrots, water and bouillon; stir. Bring to a boil;
reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook for 35 minutes or until
carrots are very tender. Remove and discard bay leaves and thyme
stems.
- Place 2 cups soup mixture
in blender; cover. Blend until smooth. Continue to blend in small
batches. Pour into large serving bowl or individual bowls.
Makes 6 servings.
Estimated Times
Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 45 mins
Variation: For Creamy Carrot
Soup, stir in 1 cup NESTLÉ CARNATION Evaporated Fat Free
Milk after soup has been blended.
Vegetarian Variation: Substitute
3 MAGGI Vegetarian Vegetable Flavor Bouillon Cubes for the chicken
bouillon.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving (1/6 of recipe): Calories: 130 Calories from Fat:
50 Total Fat: 6 g Saturated Fat: 3.5 g Cholesterol: 15 mg Sodium:
590 mg Carbohydrates: 19 g Dietary Fiber: 4 g Sugars: 9 g Protein:
2 g
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