Reviewed: Oct. 11, 2004

Can you spell YUM?!!?! Easy and simple recipe. I bought 10 lbs. of carrots accidentally and didn't want any to go to waste. Carrot soup was the perfect answer. Low-fat, low-cal, tastes great and FILLING! I added 4 whole cloves of garlic, didn't peel anything (except the onions) and boiled it all together. Pureed the mixture, added 2 Tbls. cilantro, extra chili powder and juice from a whole lime. If you don't have chili paste, use chili powder, salt and vinegar (base ingredients to chili paste). This soup defined comfort food!! I will definently make it again! This would be a great starter for a Thanksgiving feast. Oh!! I also added 2 extra carrots! ;0) Enjoy!!

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DOMESTICDIVA1

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Modesto, California, USA

Living In: Denver, Colorado, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2002

I've had this soup 3 times in the last month. I love it. One small thing I did that brings out the flavors even more was adding lemon juice to taste. My only complaint was I could not find Chili Paste. I had to substitute something that (I hope) is similar.

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NSSCHWA

Reviewed: May 3, 2005

Delicious... Can also substitute crushed red pepper for chile paste.

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BS209400

Reviewed: Nov. 27, 2004

MMMMMMMMM!!! Ten out of ten... for Ease, Speed, Flexibility, Comfort, Satisfaction and Great Taste. chunky or not, thicker or thinner, veg broth or chicken, lots of lemon juice or less, sour cream or no, tortilla chips on bottom of the bowl or not, tons of cilantro or a bit, opening course of a lovely mexican meal or a light comforting lunch/dinner. YEP.. A total keeper and a staple on our menus from now on. TY Very M for posting.

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MOMMYITSGOOD

Reviewed: Feb. 18, 2003

I served this at a mexican feast that I made for a friends birthday. Everyone loved it, especially the men. They asked me to give their wives the recipe. I used a little chili powder and some very hot sauce instead of the chili paste. Worked great. this will be a staple in our house from now on. bye bye tomato soup.

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SONGBIRDI

Reviewed: May 23, 2005

I forgot to add chili at first but the soup tasted so much better with it. Also, it's better the next day.

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LynnInHK

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Centreville, Virginia, USA

Living In: Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

Reviewed: Jun. 22, 2005

Very good! I used a lot more cilantro than stated, and also a tiny splash of lime juice. The chile paste I used was incredibly hot, so I sloshed in some half-and-half. Thanks, Jennifer!

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Caroline C

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Denver, Colorado, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 29, 2002

This is delicious! Of course I added more garlic, cilantro and chile paste than called for - I love a lot of flavor. I added a dollop of non-fat sour cream on top and it was the perfect compliment to the sweet/spicy flavor of the soup. Very good!

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Shelley W

Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2009

I should have made this as written! I substituted beef broth because that's what I had, and to me it tasted a little like leftover broth when you make a pot roast. However, husband loves pot roast and he loved this soup!

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Barbara K

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: South Bend, Indiana, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 20, 2005

I didn't have any cilantro so I added about a tsp of cumin plus a few dashes of season salt, black pepper, and 1 dash of nutmeg. I used chile flakes instead of paste as other reviewers commented on it being too hot. I added a few Tbl flour to the onion/oil mix (I also added a touch of bacon grease here) to make a rue to thicken the soup. Turned out great! Great way to add a veggie side dish to a mexican meal.

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