Flavorful Cream of Carrot Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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6 to 8 medium carrots (1 lb), coarsely chopped
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup water
2 medium onions, chopped
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
2 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
6 cups milk
1 cup half-and-half cream
pinch cayenne pepper
paprika

Directions:

Place carrots, potatoes and water in a saucepan; cover and cook over medium heat until the vegetables are tender. Drain, reserving cooking liquid. In a skillet, saute onions and garlic in butter for 10 minutes. Add flour; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Place carrots, potatoes, onion mixture, salt and sugar in a blender or food processor; cover and puree until smooth, adding reserved cooking liquid as needed. Pour into a 3-qt. saucepan or Dutch oven. Stir in milk and heat through. Add cream and cayenne; heat through (do not boil). Garnish with paprika. Yield: 10-12 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	233.72 Kcal (979 kJ)
Calories from fat	67.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.51g	12%
Cholesterol	24.1mg	8%
Sodium	586.87mg	24%
Potassium	542.26mg	12%
Total Carbs	33.6g	11%
Sugars	11.97g	48%
Dietary Fiber	2.71g	11%
Protein	7.53g	15%
Vitamin C	5.5mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	27%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	239.4mg	24%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	72.32 Kcal (303 kJ)
Calories from fat	20.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.33g	12%
Cholesterol	7.46mg	8%
Sodium	181.6mg	24%
Potassium	167.79mg	12%
Total Carbs	10.4g	11%
Sugars	3.7g	48%
Dietary Fiber	0.84g	11%
Protein	2.33g	15%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	27%
Iron	0.1mg	2%
Calcium	74.1mg	24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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