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Carrot Apple Soup

friday Carrot Apple Soup

courtesy of Chop Chop Magazine

Serving Size

14 servings

Cook Time

35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
  • 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 apple, peeled (if you like), cored and chopped
  • 8 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • ½ cup Greek or plain low-fat yogurt (if you want to make it “creamy”)

Directions

1. With the help of your adult, put the soup pot on the stove and turn the heat to medium. When the pot is hot, carefully add the oil.

2. With the help of your adult, add the onion, carrots and apple and cook, covered, until the vegetables are beginning to soften, about 15 minutes. Use the the slotted spoon to stir them occasionally while they cook.

3. With the help of your adult, raise the heat to high, add the chicken or vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, and cook until the carrots are completely tender, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool for 20 minutes.

4. With the help of your adult, use a slotted spoon to remove the solids, and put in the blender or food processor. Process until smooth. Add the yogurt, if you like, and process again, then stir this mixture back into the soup in the pot.

5. Serve right away or cover and refrigerate up to 3 days.

Read about Chop Chop Magazine's visit to the White House Kitchen here.

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