Creamy Carrot Soup Recipe

Creamy Carrot Soup
 
 Recipe By     : THE BALTIMORE SUN
 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Soups                            Vegetables
                 Low-Cal                          Low-Fat
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    2      cups          carrots -- Peeled, sliced
    1 1/2  cups          chicken broth
    1      medium        Onion -- coarsely chopped
    2      tablespoons   rice
    1      pinch         Grated nutmeg
                         salt and pepper
                         grated lemon peel
 
    Place all of the soup ingredients in a medium saucepan.  Bring to a boil,
 cover, reduce the heat and simmer until the vegetables and rice are tender,
 about 20 minutes.
     Cool slightly and puree the mixture until smooth.  Just before serving,
 adjust the seasonings.  Reheat the soup, garnish as desired and serve hot.
 
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