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Alice Water's Carrot Soup

(recipe, Katie Hickey)

Introduction

Very simple and very carroty. I serve it chunky the first day, but then I puree it (add more salt), to serve as a blended soup for leftovers)

Ingredients

1. 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
2. 1 onion, sliced
3. ½ sprig thyme
4. 1¼ lb. carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
5. 1 tsp. salt
6. 3 cups chicken stock
7. 1 Tbsp. chopped chives

Steps

1. Toss the butter into a pot set over medium-low heat. When butter has melted add the onion and thyme. Continue cooking on medium-low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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3. Add the carrots and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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5. Pour in the stock and turn the heat to high. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat, add the salt, and simmer for 30 minutes.
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7. Serve with a sprinkling of chive