Soups and Stews Recipes - Creamed Carrot Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 25g/1oz soy margarine

• 1 medium onion, roughly chopped

• 1 celery stick, roughly chopped

• 1 tomato, roughly chopped

• 450g/1lb carrots, peeled and chopped

• 3 cups/900ml water

• salt and black pepper

• 1/2 cup/100ml pouring soy cream

• basil leaves for garnish

Serves 4

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Method:

1. Melt the margarine in a pan, then add the onion, celery, tomato and carrots and fry for 3 minutes.

2. Add the water and bring to the boil. Simmer for 30 minutes. Season with the salt and pepper.

3. Allow the soup to cool slightly, then puree until smooth in a blender or food processor.

4. Return the soup to the pan, add the cream and reheat. Garnish with the basil leaves.

Note: This simple, nourishing soup is best simply served with fresh baked bread. It can be easily adjusted to make a more filling mea, however. Try adding 225g/8oz of macaroni or farfalle before cooking.