Carrot Dill Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound carrots , sliced
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3.5 cups chicken stock
• 0.75 cups 2% milk
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add carrots, and cook just until tender. Drain, and return the carrots to the pan. Set aside.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer the onion and garlic to the saucepan with the carrots, and pour in chicken stock. Turn heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 25 minutes to blend flavors.

3. 3

   Puree the carrot mixture in a food processor or blender, in small batches if necessary. Return to the saucepan, and stir in the milk, dill and chives. Cook just until heated through, and serve.