Carrot Soup

Name: Carrot Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 small onion, chopped; ¼ cup reduced-fat Italian dressing; 1 lb. carrots, peeled, chopped; 2 cans fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth; ¼ tsp. ground cumin; ½ cup light sour cream, divided; PREMIUM Saltine Crackers

Our homemade creamy carrot soup recipe is easy to make and a warm and satisfying lunch idea.

Well-being ChoiceLow Fat

Nutrition Bonus

Savor the sweet flavor of this creamy carrot soup. The bright orange carrots are rich in vitamin A.

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Servings:

Makes 4 servings, 1 cup soup and 5 crackers each.

Ingredient list

1 small onion, chopped
¼ cup reduced-fat Italian dressing
1 lb. carrots, peeled, chopped
2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
¼ tsp. ground cumin
½ cup light sour cream, divided
PREMIUM Saltine Crackers

Directions

Cook and stir onions in dressing in large saucepan on medium-high heat 5 min. or until onions are tender. Add carrots, broth and cumin; mix well. Cook 10 min. or until carrots are tender, stirring frequently. Cool slightly.

Blend broth mixture in blender container until pureed. Add 1/4 cup sour cream; blend until smooth.

Ladle soup evenly into 4 soup bowls; top each with 1 Tbsp. of remaining sour cream. Serve with crackers.

Recipe Tips

Make it Easy
Substitute a 1-lb. bag of peeled baby carrots, cut in half, for the chopped large carrots.
Special Extra
This soup is also great served chilled. Just prepare as directed, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.