Creme Crecy. Carrot soup

By Trix

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp butter
• 1/2 onion chopped
• 1 lb finely chopped carrots
• 2 pints chicken stock
• 2 tbsp uncooked rice
• Salt and pepper
• 6 tbsp heavy cream

Preparation

Step 1

Melt 2 tbsp butter in heavy saucepan. Add onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes or until the onions ate soft but not brown. Add carrots, chicken stock, and rice. Simmer gently uncovered for 30 minutes until carrots are cooked. Put the soup through a sieve into a clean saucepan or blender for 20-30 seconds. Reheat and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the cream and remaining tbsp of butter. Serves 6