CARROT SOUP Recipe

Apart from being a good appetizer, this Carrot Soup is guaranteed tis rejuvenating and energising.
Zesty Carrot Soup
submitted by epicure at ifood.tv

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthyServings5
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Celery stick1
 Pearl barley1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Parsley2 Tablespoon, chopped
 Butter2 Tablespoon
 Spring onions3
 Water1 Quart
 Flour1⁄2 Ounce
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste
 Young carrots10
 Turnip1 Small

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 144 Calories from Fat 47

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5 g8.3%

Saturated Fat 3.1 g15.7%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 12.9 mg4.3%

Sodium 183.6 mg7.6%

Total Carbohydrates 23 g7.6%

Dietary Fiber 5.2 g20.7%

Sugars 6.7 g

Protein 3 g5.1%

Vitamin A 423.2% Vitamin C 32.8%

Calcium 6.4% Iron 5.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. In a pan, take barley and half the quantity of water.
2. Boil it till barley becomes soft.
3. Drain it and keep the liquid aside.
4. Chop the carrot, turnip, celery and spring onions finely.
5. Take a pan and melt butter.
6. Add chopped vegetables and stir till the butter gets absorbed.
7. Add barley water, half the quantity of water.
8. Cook gently until vegetables are tender.
9. Strain.
10. Add flour, blend smoothly with a little milk, and season to taste.

SERVING
11. To serve carrot soup, garnish with parsley.
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