Recipe: Carrot soup
Dietitian's tip: One medium carrot meets more than one-third of your daily need for vitamin A (beta carotene). Carrots are also a good source of fiber.
Ingredients
10 carrots, scraped and sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 cups water
3 tablespoons all-purpose (plain) flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 cups fat-free milk
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
In a large saucepan, heat the carrots, sugar and water. Cover and simmer until the carrots are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain the carrots, reserving some of the liquid. Set aside.
In a separate saucepan, whisk together the flour, salt, pepper, nutmeg and milk. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until the white sauce thickens.
In a blender or food processor, add the cooked carrots and white sauce. Puree until smooth. Add reserved liquid to desired consistency. Ladle into separate bowls and garnish each with 1 teaspoon parsley. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Analysis
(per serving)| Calories | 140 | Cholesterol | 3 mg |
| Protein | 7 g | Sodium | 216 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 28 g | Fiber | 3 g |
| Total fat | trace | Potassium | 606 mg |
| Saturated fat | trace | Calcium | 188 mg |
| Monounsaturated fat | trace |
| Vegetables | 2 |
| Protein and dairy | 1 |
| Milk and milk products | 1 |
| Nonstarchy vegetables | 2 |
| Vegetables | 2 |
| Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) | 1 |


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