Winter Solstice Soup

A golden colored, nourishing soup created on a cold northeastern winter night. Perfect to warm you from the inside! Serve with biscuits and a fruit salad.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 229 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups milk
• 3 cups water
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 carrots, shredded
• 2 onions, chopped
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter or margarine and saute the onions for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender. Add the carrots, potatoes, water, salt, parsley, thyme and bay leaf.

Step 2

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the bay leaf.

Step 3

Puree the soup in a blender or food processor in small batches and return to the pot. Stir in the milk, mixing well, and season with salt and pepper to taste.