Name: Chilled Carrot Soup with Cumin and Lime
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 pounds carrots, peeled, chopped (about 5 cups); 2 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped (about 2 cups); 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 3 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 6 1/2 cups (or more) canned low-salt chicken broth; 8 tablespoons sour cream; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 teaspoons grated lime peel

There will be enough of this delicious make-ahead soup for seconds or leftovers.

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Yield
Serves 4

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 pounds carrots, peeled, chopped (about 5 cups)

2 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped (about 2 cups)

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

3 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

6 1/2 cups (or more) canned low-salt chicken broth

8 tablespoons sour cream

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

2 teaspoons grated lime peel

Preparation

Step 1
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add carrots and leeks; sauté until leeks begin to soften but not brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add cumin and crushed red pepper; sauté 30 seconds longer. Add 6 1/2 cups chicken broth. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until vegetables are very tender, about 35 minutes.
Step 2
Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Transfer soup to large bowl. Cool. Whisk in 6 tablespoons sour cream. Cover soup and refrigerate until cold, at least 4 hours or overnight.
Step 3
Stir lime juice into soup. Thin soup with more broth, if desired. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into 4 bowls. Spoon 1/2 tablespoon sour cream atop each serving. Sprinkle with cilantro and lime peel.

TagsCold Soup Soup Soup/Stew Carrot Root Vegetable Vegetable Leek Garlic Sour Cream Dairy Lime Citrus Fruit Cilantro Herbs & Spices Starter Main Dinner Nut Free Gluten Free Simmer Blender Bon Appétit

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