CURRIED CARROT SOUP
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1⁄2 cup chopped onion
1teaspoon curry powder
3cups water
1⁄2 cup orange juice
4cups (about 1 lb.) peeled and sliced carrots
2teaspoons coarsely chopped gingerroot
2teaspoons sugar 11⁄2 teaspoons salt
1cup sour cream or plain yogurt
Chopped cashews, if desired
CHEF’S BLENDER
Heat oil in large saucepan over
5 minutes.
Pour half of carrot mixture into blender jar. Cover and blend at Low 5 seconds. Add remaining carrot mixture. Cover and blend at Medium about 10 seconds, or until smooth. Add sour cream. Cover and blend at Low about 5 seconds, or until combined.
Return to saucepan; simmer until thoroughly heated. Garnish with cashews, if desired.
BAR BLENDER
Prepare, cook, and cool as directed for Chef’s Blender. Pour half of carrot mixture into blender jar. Cover and blend at Pulse 2 times, 3 seconds each time. Add remaining carrot mixture. Cover and blend at On for 5 to 8 seconds, or until smooth. Add sour cream. Cover and blend at Pulse 2 times, about 3 seconds each time, or until combined. Continue with Chef’s Blender directions.
Yield: 5 servings (1 cup per serving).
Per Serving: About 190 cal, 3 g pro, 19 g carb, 13 g total fat, 6 g sat fat, 25 mg chol, 790 mg sod.
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