"This easy carrot soup recipe is a great way to use up a bag of carrots that were forgotten in your produce drawer. The carrots cook together with aromatics like onions, garlic and fresh herbs before being puréed into a silky smooth soup that's delicious for dinner or packed up for lunch...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 stalk celery, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or parsley
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5 cups chopped carrots
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2 cups water
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4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, “no-chicken” broth (see Note) or vegetable broth
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½ cup half-and-half (optional)
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½ teaspoon salt
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Freshly ground pepper to taste