Creamed Carrot Strips

This is a different and delicious way to serve carrots. The tarragon adds a savory flavor.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 95 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ¾ cup water
• ⅔ cup milk
• 1 cup chopped celery
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• 1 cube chicken bouillon
• ¼ teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
• 1 dash black pepper
• 1 pound carrots, peeled and julienned

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat water in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Dissolve bouillon in hot water and add carrots; cover and boil gently for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute celery, mushrooms and onion until tender. Stir in flour, salt, tarragon and pepper. Gradually stir in milk and carrots with the broth they were boiled in.

Step 3

Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens.