VEG SOUP - carrot with plums

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a veg soup with fruit might be a healthy way to start a holiday feast. this is

carrot turnip puree with orange and tarragon; garnish with slivered fresh plum

and a spicy-herb butter.

 

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Carrot Soup with Plums

 

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Soups Vegetarian

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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SEASONED BUTTER:

1 tablespoon honey

3 tablespoons melted margarine

2 tablespoons prepared mustard

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley -- may double amount

1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon -- may double amount

2 tablespoons orange zest

SOUP:

1 pound small baby carrots -- peeled, halved lengthwise

2 small turnips -- trimmed, peeled, diced

2 cups fresh orange juice

4 cups vegetable stock

or unsweetened apple juice

salt and pepper

6 plums (6-8) -- pitted, thinly sliced

4 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Boursin cheese

 

1. In a small bowl or cup, blend the honey, margarine, mustard, parsley,

tarragon leaves, and orange zest. Set aside; do not refrigerate.

 

2. In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, combine the carrots, turnips and orange

juice, Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover atightly and cook about

10 minutes.

 

3. Add the vegetable stock and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for

about 10 to 15 minutes or until the carrots and turnips are tender.

 

4. In the container of a blender or food processor, puree the carrot mixture in

batches until smooth. Return to the pot, heat through and adjust the salt and

pepepr to taste.

 

5. Ladle the soup into bowls, and garnish with a share of the honey-margarine

mix and sliced plums. Serve immediately.

 

[variations: replace margarine with low-fat Boursin cheese; replace seasoned

butter with lemon curd. -patH]

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 294 Calories; 9g Fat (27.2% calories from

fat); 7g Protein; 49g Carbohydrate; 6g Dietary Fiber; 2mg Cholesterol; 1266mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 2 Vegetable; 1 Fruit; 2 Fat; 0

Other Carbohydrates.

 

NOTES : A summer soup, served hot; spicy and sweet - good year round.

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 260 0 0 0 2130706543 0 4528 0 0