Carrot-leek Soup

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 3 1/4 cups canned chicken broth, divided
• 3 cups sliced carrots
• 1 cup sliced leek
• 3/4-1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 dash red cayenne pepper
• minced fresh parsley (optional)

Recipe

• 1 combine 1 1/2 cups broth, carrots, leeks, and ginger in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer about 20 minutes or until the carrots are tender.
• 2 remove from heat; pour vegetable mixture into the container of an electric blender or food processor. process until smooth.
• 3 return pureed mixture to saucepan; add remaining 1 1/2 cups broth. cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. stir in red pepper.
• 4 to serve, ladle soup into serving bowls. garnish with minced parsley and sour cream, if desired.