Rice And Carrot Soup Recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup chopped onion3 tablespoons butter, divided3 cups chopped carrots3 cups chicken broth2 tablespoons uncooked long grain rice1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1 to 2 tablespoons tomato paste1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Preparation

In a large saucepan, saute the onion in 2 tablespoons butter. Add the carrots, broth and rice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until carrots and rice are tender. Cool slightly.

Transfer to a blender; cover and process until smooth. Return to pan. Add the cream, tomato paste, salt, pepper and remaining butter; heat through.