Orange You Glad You Like Carrots??

For you vegetarians out there, I'm sure you have your own carrot soup recipe. I swear this photo has not been enhanced at all, so don't eat too much of this soup or else you'll turn orange. People will point and say, "Wow, that's a bad fake tan." And you'll laugh and stare them down with your 20/5 vision...ha ha ha!!!

Here's how I make mine:

In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, sweat onions in olive oil until translucent...DO NOT BROWN. (This is true in making most soups and stocks.) You can also add some garlic and / or ginger a few minutes in. When onions are ready, add your carrots (cut into large chunks--the smaller ones with the tops on them tend to be sweeter, if not also more $$$). Cook for 5-10 minutes.

Cover the carrots with vegetable broth (homemade if you can) and cook until carrots are tender. If you want, I love adding fresh tarragon at this stage. Puree and put back on the heat, adding more stock if necessary. Season with salt and pepper.

Garnish with fresh tarragon you're ready for your fake bake.

Wish you could have a bite,
Quyen