Ingredients

  • 1 TB butter
  • 1 TB olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 white onion, minced
  • 15 med. sized carrots, peeled and cut in 1/4 in rounds
  • 1 large stalk of celery, chopped OR 1 chopped leak, white and light green parts only
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • Small handful Italian parsley
  • 2 cans chicken or veg broth, low sodium

Method

  • In a dutch oven or heavy soup pot, saute onion, garlic, butter, olive oil on med/high heat for 2-3 minutes. Add celery (or leak) and carrots and saute 7 more minutes, stirring often and adding up to 1/4 cups water as needed to prevent sticking.
  • Add boiling broth, and bring mixture to a boil. Lower heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
  • Allow to cool slightly.
  • Add parsley, salt & pepper & curry powder to taste.
  • Puree and serve.