Winter Solstice Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 carrots, shredded
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups milk
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• in a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter or margarine and saute the onions for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender. add the carrots, potatoes, water, salt, parsley, thyme and bay leaf.
• reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. remove the bay leaf.
• puree the soup in a blender or food processor in small batches and return to the pot. stir in the milk, mixing well, and season with salt and pepper to taste.