Soup With Millet And Carrot Recipes

CREAMY CARROT & TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in carrots, chicken broth, basil and parsley. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until carrots are tender, 10-12 minutes. Stir in tomato juice. Pulse mixture in a blender until smooth., In another large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in tomato mixture, salt and pepper., Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until slightly thickened, 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in yogurt until blended. If desired, top with additional yogurt and basil., Freeze option: Before stirring in yogurt, cool soup; freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a large saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally; add broth or water if necessary. Stir in 1/2 cup Greek yogurt and, if desired, add toppings before serving.

MILLET VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, heat 2 cups of stock to boiling over high heat.
• Add millet.
• Reduce heat to lo. Cook, covered, until millet is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, 25-30 minutes.
• In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of stock.
• Add scallions, onion and garlic.
• Cook over medium heat until soft about 5 minutes.
• Add 3 cups stock and tomato paste.
• Add vegetables.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered for 15 minutes.
• Add salt and pepper, cooked millet and parsley.
• Cook 5 minutes longer.

CARROT SOUP WITH LIME AND CHILES

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, and cook for a few minutes, then add the garlic, and saute for 1 more minutes. Add the carrots, rice, chicken broth, water and salt to the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, loosely covered for about 20 minutes, or until the carrots are tender. Stir in the green chilies and lime juice. Set aside to cool slightly.
• Puree the soup in small batches, in a blender or food processor. The best way to puree this soup is to place half of the solids into the food processor and add just enough of the broth to liquefy the carrots and rice. Add the rest of the solids, then stir the puree back into the remaining broth. Reheat if necessary. Serve warm.

CARROT SOUP WITH GARLIC SCAPES

Steps:

• Melt butter over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Add garlic scapes, shallot, and ginger. Cook and stir until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Add carrots and stir to coat; cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle cumin, cinnamon, and pepper over carrots and mix well. Cook until carrots have softened, 3 to 5 minutes more.
• Pour vegetable broth into the saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Blend soup using an immersion blender or an electric blender until smooth. Season with salt to taste.