FAMOUS CHEF'S CARROT SOUP

INGREDIENTS

• 3 tbsp. butter
• 1 sm. onion, chopped
• 4 c. sliced carrots
• 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
• 1 can chicken broth plus water to make 3 cups
• 1 c. milk
• Parsley

DIRECTIONS

1. In saucepan, cook onion and carrots in hot butter for 5 minutes.
2. Stir in ginger, then add chicken stock. Simmer, covered, until carrots are tender (10 to 15 minutes).
3. Transfer to blender; blend until smooth.
4. Return to saucepan and add salt and pepper. Stir in milk to desired thickness.
5. Heat through, but do not boil.

YIELD: Four servings.