Mostly Carrot Soup

Recipe By: Calphalon Team  -  Originally Published: 10/21/2011

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Potatoes, onions, leeks, carrots, garlic and herbs. That's the harmonious blend of tastes and textures in our Mostly Carrot Soup. It won't take long to cook, but the aromas wafting from your kitchen may make it challenging to wait. You'll be pleased at your creation when you sit down to a steaming bowl of this soup.

  • Servings: Serves 6 - 8
  • Prep Time: Less than 30 Minutes
  • Cook Time: Less than 60 Minutes
  • Level: Beginner
  • Course: Soup

Ingredients

3 strips thick-cut bacon, cut in 1/4-in. dice
3 medium potatoes, peeled & cut in 1/4-in. dice
1 medium Spanish onion, cut in 1/4-in. dice
2 leeks, white part only, cut in 1/4-in. dice
12 medium carrots, peeled & cut in 1/4-in. dice
2 tsp. fresh dill, minced
1 tsp. rosemary, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2-1/2 quarts of chicken stock
Garnishes: (optional) sour cream, parsley and dill

Directions

Preheat a large sauce pan or 6-qt. stock pot over medium heat for about 1 minute.  Add bacon and sauté until lightly crisp. Add potatoes, onion, leeks, carrots, herbs and garlic. Sauté until the onions are transparent. Add the chicken broth and bring the pan to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the potatoes are tender. Garnish with sour cream, parsley and dill.

Recipe is perfect for the Calphalon Sauce pan or 6-qt. Stock pot.