Carrot Soup (in food database as MJ Delisle - Carrot Soup)

This soup is so easy! With its vibrant color and rich, smooth texture, this soup offers a delicious, fresh taste and a vitamin-rich, nutritious boost. Sooo yummy, and good for you :happy:

Estimated Time:
Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Makes 4 bowls (1/2 this recipe filled both my husband and myself up)

INGREDIENTS:

3 tbsp butter
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 pounds carrots (baby or cut in slices)
4 cups water
4 tsp Chicken flavor instant bouillon
Salt & Pepper to taste


DIRECTIONS:

Melt butter in large pot over medium high heat. Add onion, garlic, salt & pepper; cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Add carrots, water and bouillon; stir. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium low. Cover; cook for 35 minutes until carrots are very tender. Remove from heat.

Place 2 cups soup mixture in blender; cover. Blend until smooth. Continute to blend in small batches. Pour into large serving bowl or individual bowls.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories 130
Fat: 5
Saturated: 3
Monosaturated: 1
Cholesterol: 12
Sodium: 333
Potassium: 123
Carbs: 5
Fibre: 1
Sugars: 3
Protein: 1
Vitamin A: 76%
Vitamin C: 5%
Calcium: 2%
Iron: 1%