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CarrotRhubarb Soup with Cinnamon Sourdough Croutons
2 shallots minced
1 tablespoon diet margarine unsalted
1 1/2 pounds carrots cut in 1/2" dice
1/2 pound rhubarb cut in 1/2" pieces
1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth low or no fat
2 cups lowfat 1% milk
salt and pepper to taste 3 ounces sourdough bread (6 slices) cut 1/2 inch thick
1 teaspoon olive oil mixed with
2 teaspoons chicken broth
1 garlic clove peeled
1 teaspoon cinnamon freshly grated
6 sprigs fresh chervil for garish
1 tablespoon ricotta cheese, part skim milk optional flavoring
In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute the shallots in the butter substitute until soft but
not browned, about 3 minutes. Add the carrots and cook, stirring to prevent sticking, over
medium high heat for 10 to 12 minutes or until the carrots are just tender. Add the rhubarb
and orange juice, cover, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes more.
Puree the carrot and rhubarb mixture with the broth in until smooth. Return to a clean
saucepan and combine with the milk. Season with salt and pepper and the ricotta cheese, if
using.
CROUTON (3 x 3 inch piece): Preheat the oven to 350degF. Brush the bread on both sides
with some olive oil and/or broth. Arrange on a baker's sheet in a single layer. Toast the bread
until nicely browned on both sides in the oven. Rub the bread on one side with the garlic
clove and dust with cinnamon.
To serve: put one slice of the bread in each warm bowl and ladle the hot soup over it. Serve
immediately garnished with chervil. FOR 6 1/2 CUP SERVINGS 15.2% CFF 195 CALS, 3.6G
FAT.
TIPS: Cook the rhubarb soup in a nonreactive pan such as stainless steel, enameled cast
iron, or anodized aluminum. The soup may be made ahead (in the morning) and warmed
thoroughly and gently while the bread is crisping. Let the diners guess which vegetable
accompanies the carrot. Use your own Cinnamon Foccacia recipe. Substitute fresh orange
juice and add 1/2 teaspoon grated zest. HERBS: tarragon, thyme, Italian parsley, cilantro.