Ingredients

  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 2 tsp. cooking oil
  • 1 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 1/2 tsp. curry powder, grated fresh ginger root, dried thyme, marjoram or basil, crushed
  • 1/4 c. milk
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • sour cream (optional)

Method

  • Cook the onion in hot oil in a medium saucepan until tender, but not brown.
  • Add carrots, chicken or vegetable broth, water and desired herb or spice.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
  • Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or until carrots are tender.
  • Pour half of carrot mixture in a blender container.
  • Cover; blend until the mixture is smooth.
  • Repeat with remaining mixture.
  • Return to saucepan.
  • Add milk.
  • Cook until heated through.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • To garnish, swirl a dollop of sour cream atop each serving of soup, if desired.