Chilled Soup Recipe: Winter Carrot Soup

Winter Carrot Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 4 large carrots, peeled and grated
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Procedures:

1. In a medium stockpot, heat oil; stir in carrot and onion. Sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
2. Add broth, tomato paste, soy sauce, thyme, cumin and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for about 5 minutes. Serve warm or refrigerate until chilled through.

Makes 6 servings.