Honeyed Carrot Soup
"Kids love this rich, warming soup but it's elegant enough for adults, too. Great served with garlic bread or gilled cheese."
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 small leeks, sliced
- 1 1⁄2 lbs carrots, roughly chopped
- 2 teaspoons clear honey
- 1 pinch dried chili pepper flakes (optional)
- salt and pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 8 cups vegetable stock
directions
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over a medium heat.
- Add the leeks to the pan, then cook for 3 mins until starting to soften.
- Add the carrots, honey, chili (if using) and bay leaf, then cook for 2 minutes
- Pour in the stock, bring to the boil, then simmer for 30 minutes
- Blend the soup in batches, return to a clean pan, then season to taste. When ready to serve, bring back to a simmer, then ladle into mugs.
- Add a swirl of soured cream or yogurt if you wish and serve with garlic bread or bacon butties.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
English_Rose
United Kingdom
I live in Manchester, UK with my fiance and young son. I work at the local hospital in pediatrics and love my job. I also love cooking!! I have a sweet tooth but try and make healthy family meals, I'm not against some lovely treats now and then though :)
