Carrot Soup

By Amanda Campbell

I got this from the Food Network and I love it and make it a lot. It is cheap and easy to make and I usually get lots of Garlic bread to eat with it!!! Yummmy!!


Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 pound carrots, roughly chopped
1 medium onion, roughly chopped
1 clove garlic, smashed
2 teaspoons dried oregano or Italian seasoning
1 3/4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1 1/2 cups water (I take out the water and use all chicken stock and it usually needs more that what is called for)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons light sour cream, divided

Directions
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the carrots and the onion and sweat until the mixture starts to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, and oregano and cook until fragrant, another 1 to 2 minutes. Raise the heat and deglaze the pan with the stock and water. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook until the carrots are tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cool the mixture for about 5 minutes before processing.


Process the soup in a food processor or blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour into serving bowls and swirl in a heaping teaspoon of sour cream before serving.