Carrot Soup

Carrot soup is a carrot based soup prepared using a variety of spices and other ingredients such as potatoes or onions.

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cans or 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 pounds carrots
• 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, for an optional garnish

1. Peel carrots and cut into one inch chunks.
2. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
3. Add onion, curry powder, salt and pepper and cook for five minutes or until the onion is soft.
4. Add the carrots, broth and three cups of water to the saucepan.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the carrots are soft.
6. Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor in batches. Puree each batch of soup and pour into a clean saucepan.
7. Add the lemon juice and additional water until the soup reaches a desired thickness.
8. Reheat if necessary and serve with cilantro garnish.
9. If a cold carrot soup is desired, refrigerate overnight, then serve.