Title: Winter Carrot Soup
Categories: Soup Vegetable
Yield: 5 Servings
| 1 | tb | Safflower oil |
| 4 | x | Carrots, grated |
| | | Med Onion, chopped (1/2 cup) |
| 4 | c | Vegetable stock |
| 6 | oz | Can Tomato Paste (2/3 cup) |
| 1 | tb | Soy sauce |
| 1/2 | ts | Thyme |
| 1/4 | ts | Ground Cumin |
| 1/4 | ts | Black Pepper |
GARNISH: scallion curls or Herbed Garlic Croutons (optional).
In Dutch oven or 4-5 qt saucepan, heat oil. Stir in carrots and onion;
saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, increase
heat, and cover. When mixture reaches a boil, reduce heat to med and simmer
for about 5 minutes. Top with garnish if desired. VARIATIONS: - add 1/2 cup
raisins-cook soup until they are plump & tender.