Creamy Carrot Soup
 
 
Creamy Carrot Soup
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Ingredients
  • 2 T. butter
  • 3 T. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large Vidalia onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 qt. vegetable broth
  • 1 qt. water
  • 2 lbs. carrots, sliced ⅓” thick
  • 6 large green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 T. poppy seeds
  • ½ heavy cream
  • ½ c. milk
  • Salt and fresh black pepper
Instructions
  1. In large pot, melt butter with 1 T. olive oil. Add onion and cook over low heat until softened.
  2. Add broth and water with carrots. Bring to boil, then cover and reduce to simmer until carrots are tender, about 20-30 minutes.
  3. In small saucepan, heat 2T. olive oil. Add green onions and poppy seeds, cook over moderately high heat, stirring until onions are soft.
  4. Puree the carrot mixture with hand held immersion blender or puree in batches in food processor.
  5. Stir in cream and milk and simmer over moderate heat, stirring. Season to taste.
  6. When serving, garnish with green onions and poppy seeds.
Notes
*****Can be refrigerated and reheated gently.
Recipe by Geaux Ask Alice! at https://geauxaskalice.com/creamy-carrot-soup/