Carrot Thyme Soup

by Sharon Green
(New Jersey)

I had never made a soup before, but my friend gave me this simple Carrot Thyme Soup Recipe, the kids love it and it really is a great way to get them to eat veggies.

I am loving the soup recipes on this website, I tried the Hamburger Soup recipe last weekend and it went down a treat with the family.

Thanks for sharing your recipes.

Sharon :)


Ingredients:
6 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 lbs carrots, sliced
1 onion, chopped
6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/9 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, combine the chicken broth & sliced carrots. Bring the broth to a boil & simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.

2. In a food processor, fitted with a steel blade, puree the mixture in batches. Force the puree through a food mill, into another large saucepan.

3. In a small skillet, cook the chopped onion in the butter over moderate heat, stirring, for 3 minutes, or until the onion is softened. Add the onion to the saucepan along with the heavy cream, thyme, nutmeg, salt & pepper. Bring the soup to a boil & let simmer for 5 minutes.

4. Remove from the heat & let the soup stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

Makes 6 servings