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Carrot and Feta Soup Recipe

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Carrot and Feta Soup Recipe

Carrot and Feta Soup

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Carrot and Feta Soup is a simple, healthy soup flavored with a sprinkle of cumin and a generous topping of feta (or goat cheese).

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 1 pound carrots (about 6 large carrots), peeled and cut into 1/2" rounds
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
  • 2 cups water, plus more to thin soup after pureeing
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • salt to taste

Preparation:

Warm the olive oil in a pot and saute onion and carrots for five minutes.

Add broth and water. Put a lid on the pot and simmer until carrots are soft, about 15 minutes.

Carefully puree the soup in a blender until smooth. Add 1-2 cups more water until the soup reaches your desired consistency. Add cumin and honey and salt to taste.

Garnish each bowl of soup with a generous topping of crumbled feta or goat cheese.

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