A Soup for All Seasons
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Keys : Soups Stews
Ingredients :

3   cup   sliced carrots 
2   x   stalks celery sliced (1 cup) 
1   sm   onion chopped (1/3 cup) 
1   x   leek chopped (1/2 cup) 
1/3   cup   long grain rice 
5   cup   chicken broth 
1/8   tsp   freshly-ground black pepper 
3/4   cup   half-and-half or light cream 

Method :
  • In a large saucepan combine carrots, celery, onion, leek (optional) and rice. Add 4 cups of the chicken broth. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or till vegetables are tender.
  • In a blender container or food processor bowl, blend or process half of the vegetable mixture, covered, till smooth. Remove and repeat with remaining vegetable mixture.
  • Return all to saucepan. Stir in remaining 1 cup of chicken broth, pepper and half-and-half or light cream. Cook and stir till heated through (do not boil). If desired, swirl soup with additional half-and-half.
  • This recipe yields 4 servings.

    "Susan Wolfe on the www.eclix.net Food BB"
  • NOTES : Recipe originally from Successful Farming, Mar 15, 1996