Carrot Dill Velvet Soup

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb carrot, sliced
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3 1/2 cups water or 3 1/2 cups vegetable stock or 3 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dried dill
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or 2 teaspoons dried chives
• salt (optional)

Recipe

• 1 bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.
• 2 add carrots, and cook just until tender.
• 3 drain, return the carrots to the pan and set aside.
• 4 heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• 5 saute onion and garlic until soft, about 5 minutes.
• 6 transfer the onion and garlic to the saucepan with the carrots, and pour in water/vegetable stock/chicken stock.
• 7 turn heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 25 minutes to blend flavors.
• 8 puree the carrot mixture in a food processor or blender, in small batches if necessary.
• 9 return to the saucepan, and stir in the milk, dill and chives.
• 10 cook just until heated through, and serve immediately.