Curried Carrot Soup

Portions:6 servings (1 cup each)
Preparation Time: 7 hours 25 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

SOUP

  • 12 ⁄3 cups chopped onions about 3 medium
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced garlic
  • 2 bags 1 lb each frozen sliced carrots, thawed
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 ⁄8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 ⁄4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 carton 32 oz reduced-sodium vegetable broth (4 cups)
  • 1 cup half-and-half

GARNISHES, IF DESIRED

  • Chopped dry-roasted peanuts
  • Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

Instructions

  • Spray 3 1⁄2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • In slow cooker, mix all soup ingredients except half-and-half.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 9 hours.
  • Strain cooked vegetables from cooking liquid, reserving liquid.
  • In blender or food processor, place vegetables.
  • Cover; blend until smooth.
  • Return vegetable puree to slow cooker.
  • Stir in 11⁄2 cups of the reserved liquid and the half-and-half.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting about 10 minutes longer or until warm.
  • Garnish each serving with peanuts and cilantro.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Adjust the amount of reserved liquid blended back into the soup to make a thicker or thinner soup, as you prefer. Cover and refrigerate the remaining reserved liquid. You may find that you will want to thin any leftover soup a little more when reheating it the next day. You can also use the flavorful reserved liquid for cooking rice, potatoes or other dishes.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 150 kcal
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Course Crockpot / Soup