Thank you very much. I love the lentil idea because I react badly to
potatoes and try to avoid them. it sounds very nummy with the coriander
cumin thing. I really appreciate you taking the time to write. Kitty
Kate L Pugh wrote:
> On Fri 19 Jan 2001, Kitty <basyefelton@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > I would love some of those carrot soup recipes. I have five pounds of
> > carrots I want to use up and I am JUST in the mood for soups.
>
> Hi Kitty! I don't have an actual recipe for my carrot soup. I make it
> up as I go along. I thicken it with red split lentils rather than
> potato since then it will freeze better (potato doesn't freeze too
> well - its texture suffers). I generally start by sauteeing chopped
> onions and maybe some garlic and/or celery (white wine is a nice
> sautee medium), then add chopped carrots and split lentils. Not too
> many lentils, because you want it to taste of carrots rather than
> lentils. Maybe some spices such as ground coriander and/or
> cumin. Simmer till lentils are cooked, then puree.
>
> Thanks to everyone who's posted carrot ideas. Any main-course recipes
> rather than side dishes or baked goods?
>
> Kake
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