Fabulous Carrot Bisque

Carrots, bacon and mushrooms may make for strange bedfellows, but when properly combined they contribute to a downright delicious carrot bisque. You'll love every spoonful. Everyone will be bacon for more.


Fabulous Carrot Bisque

Ingredients

For 6 people

  • 6 cup(s) chicken stock
  • 5 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 1/2 pound(s) carrots, coarse chopped
  • 1/2 cup(s) green onions with tops, chopped
  • 1/2 cup(s) fresh mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 cup(s) celery with leaves, chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon(s) dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup(s) half-and-half

Directions

Sauté bacon in heavy saucepan until crisp. Stir in vegetables. Stir frequently until wilted. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes. Uncover, stir in chicken stock, thyme and bay leaf. Simmer covered for 1 hour. Remove from heat. Remove bay leaf. Purée soup in blender. Return to saucepan; add half and half. Reheat, but do not boil. Serve garnished with chopped green onions.
Ready in 30 min

Nutrition facts

  • Kcal: 145.82 kcal
  • Fibers (g): 1.42g
  • Sodium (mg): 530.48mg
  • Carbs: 12.92g
  • Fat: 6.17g
  • Saturated fat (g): 1.92g
  • Proteins: 9.17g