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Gwen's French Carrot Soup

Carrots, turnips, potatoes and onions are really all this soup consists of. Simplicity.
Course Dinner, Lunch, Soup

Equipment

  • 1 Saute' pan
  • 1 Soup pot

Ingredients

  • 1/4 large yellow onion sliced
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1 1/2 lbs fresh carrots scrubbed and sliced
  • 1 large turnip washed and cubed
  • 2 large potatoes washed and cubed
  • 2 quarts water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp peppercorns

Instructions

  • Saute the onions in the butter over medium-low heat.
  • Place the carrots, turnip, and potatoes in a soup pot with water, and simmer over low heat. After a half-hour, add the sautéed onions, salt and pepper.
  • When vegetables are soft, blend with a hand-blender (or a regular blender if need be).