Use the hand blender to puree this winning combination of sweet carrots and apples right in the Dutch oven. We call for Golden Delicious apples for their consistently good flavor, but feel free to substitute other varieties.
Serving: 8 Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes
2 tablespoons margarine or butter 1 large onion, coarsely chopped 3 medium Golden Delicious apples 2 pounds carrots 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) chicken broth or vegetable broth 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon grated, peeled fresh ginger Half-and-half or heavy cream for garnish Fresh chives for garnish
1. In 5-quart Dutch oven, melt margarine or butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook 12 minutes or until tender and golden, stirring occasionally.
2. Meanwhile, peel apples and carrots. Cut each apple in half and use melon baller to remove core. Cut apples and carrots into 1-inch chunks.
3. Into onion in Dutch oven, stir apples, carrots, broth, sugar, salt, ginger, and 2 cups water; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until carrots are very tender.
4. Remove Dutch oven from heat. Following manufacturer's directions, use hand blender to puree mixture in Dutch oven until very smooth. Serve soup with a swirl of half-and-half if you like. Garnish with fresh chives.
Based on individual serving. Calories: 130 Total Fat: 4 g Saturated Fat: 1 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 795 mg Carbohydrates: 23 g Fiber: 5 g Protein: 2 g
