Creamy Carrot Soup

This is a nice light soup that is best served with warm bread and a fresh salad.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 161 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• salt and pepper to taste
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
• ¼ cup cubed potatoes
• 2 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a small saucepan. Sweat the carrots, onion and ginger with the butter. Add potatoes and broth, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until potatoes are tender. Strain liquid into a separate container. Put vegetables into a blender along with the dill, and pour in just enough of the liquid to cover the vegetables. Puree in stages if necessary. Discard excess broth. Return vegetable puree to pan.

Step 2

Stir heavy cream into the pan with the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper. Heat, but do not boil, and serve immediately.