Growing up, I watched a lot of cartoons. Perhaps, the most puzzling one for me was the Looney Tunes. How could Wile E. Coyote survive those tremendous falls? Was Tweety Bird a boy or a girl? But most importantly, why on earth was Bugs Bunny so obsessed with carrots? I think I’ve finally figured it out. Don’t believe me? Try this carrot soup recipe for yourself. It’s so easy even Bugs could make it.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
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Ingredients:
12 young carrots (or 8 medium sized carrots)
½ clove garlic
3 cups milk or milk substitute
2 cups water
Salt and pepper to taste
Splash of olive oil
Directions:
1. Wash, peel and cut carrots into ½ inch slices.
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2. In a large pan, pour a splash (about a tablespoon) of olive oil into a pan, enough to coat the bottom. Add garlic and cook on medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
Tip: Add a small chunk of butter for more flavor.
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3. Add carrots and sauté in oil for about 10 minutes or until tender. Mix with a large spoon to keep from sticking or burning.
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4. Put cooked carrots and garlic into blender. Add 2 cups of milk and 1 cup of water. Add more or less liquid to reach a smooth purée consistency.
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5. Pour the carrot purée back into the pan. Add 1 cup of milk and 1 cup of water. Add more or less liquid depending on how thick or thin you like your soup.
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6. Add salt and pepper to taste and place on medium heat until warmed all the way through. Serve hot.
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Enjoy the taste and the fact that it was so easy a bunny (or a cat) could’ve made it.