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I am a media professional ,settled in Mumbai.I am a product of various cultures happily co existing.Born of a Gujrati-Karwari father and a Goan Saraswat mother. Married to a Khatri from Lucknow.My closest friends are a Bengali,a Tam Bram,A Shetty.I revel in the colourful social tapestry I live in and blogging about its intricacies is my way of celebrating them.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Carrot Soup

Hearty Soups are my favourite family meal quick fix. A fresh flavoursome filling soup with a fresh salad and garlic bread , ready in a snap and light.

I first had this soup at a small bistro adjacent to the Harlech Castle , Harlech, Wales. It was a cold windy day and we had just exhausted ourselves climbing up the steep steps to the top of the castle and back. After the exhilarating views , we were ready for a hot meal. This soup was among the other fabulous hot dishes we had. Fish and Chips, chicken and ham pie, steak and mince pie, a heart heavy meal topped off with ice cream.

Try this soup, its easy to make and delicious.

2 large carrots, washed , peeled and finely minced. 1/2 cup cooked rice, 1 large onion finely chopped, 2 flakes garlic crushed, 2 stock cubes , salt and pepper to taste. 1 tablespoon corn starch mixed with 1/4th cup water. 1 tbsp olive oil.

saute the onion till soft and golden brown, add in the garlic, carrots and saute. Cover and cook till soft.Lightly mash the carrots and onions mixture Add in the stock cubes, 4 cups water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.blend the cooked rice with half cup water, to make a coarse paste. add to the soup. Add the corn starch paste. Stir till soup bubbles.
Serve with a garden fresh salad and garlic bread.

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