Souped Up

Carrot and Jalapeno Soup

Courtesy of Marilyn Harris
Serves 6–8

INGREDIENTS
4 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced
2–3 jalapeno chiles, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (1/3 teaspoon dried)
1 bay leaf
5 cups chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro

DIRECTIONS
1. Melt the butter in a heavy pot.
2. Stir in the onion, carrots and jalapenos and sauté, stirring over medium heat for 10 minutes.
3. Add thyme, bay leaf and chicken stock and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low and cook, partially covered, until carrots are very tender, about 25–30 minutes.
5. Puree in a blender or food processor, working in two batches if necessary, and return to a clean pot.
6. Whisk in the cream and salt to taste.
7. Reheat without boiling.
8. Serve hot, topped with the chopped cilantro.

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