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Carrot, Leek and Rice Soup

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Carrot, Leek and Rice Soup

This recipe makes 4 servings

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Nutritional Info

Per serving: about -
cal 170
pro 7 g
total fat 5 g
carb 24 g

This soup is so simple, so easy to simmer up and so good.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp butter or vegetable oil
  • 3 cups sliced carrots
  • 2 leeks, (white and light green parts only), chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 cup parboiled rice
  • 4 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
  • 1 cup peas, (optional)

Preparation

In large heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add carrots, leeks, garlic, thyme, oregano and bay leaf; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes or until leeks are softened.

Add rice; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Pour in chicken stock; bring to boil.

Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes or until rice is tender, adding peas for last 5 minutes (if using). Discard bay leaf.

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