Carrot and Onion Soup

Carrot and Onion SoupMaura McEvoy
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Serves 8| Hands-On Time: 15m | Total Time: 35m

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 10 to 12 minutes.
  2. Add the carrots, broth, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/3 teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the carrots are tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. Divide the soup among individual bowls and serve with the crackers, if using.
     
By Sara Quessenberry,  April 2008

Nutritional Information

  • Per Serving
  • Calories 112Calories From Fat 44%
  • Fat  6g
  • Sat Fat  1g
  • Cholesterol  0mg
  • Sodium  650mg
  • Carbohydrate  13g
  • Fiber  4g
  • Protein  3g
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.

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