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Carrot Soup

By: Tricia

"Creamy carrot soup .....yummy! Serve with a nice green salad and cornbread!"

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Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
30 Min

Servings (Help)

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Original Recipe Yield 2 to 4 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup half-and-half
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
2 1/2 cups sliced carrots
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Steam carrots until tender.
In a blender or food processor, combine cooked carrots and 3/4 cup broth. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, parsley, basil, and ground red pepper. Add half-and-half cream all at once. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly. Stir in carrot mixture and remaining broth. Season with salt and black pepper. Thin with milk or water if needed.