American Girl: Samantha's Cream of Carrot Soup and Why Reading about HIstory with Kids is Important

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: coconut milk

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats and flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth enhances flavor without extra cost.

carrots

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen carrots

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and sweetness.

Place a pound of carrots and enough chicken broth to cover them into a saucepan.

Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until a fork pierces the carrots easily, about 20 minutes.

Drain the carrots, reserving the broth in a bowl.

In the empty saucepan, add 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of flour; cook together to make a roux until it smells like popcorn.

Slowly whisk the reserved chicken broth into the roux to avoid lumps.

Add the drained carrots back into the thickened broth and blend using a stick blender to desired smoothness.

Season with salt, cayenne pepper, and half and half.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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