Spiced Carrot Soup

Packed with spices and nutrients, this creamy chilled soup will enhance the beginning of any meal.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
4 cups sliced peeled carrots
1 cup sliced celery
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 bay leaf
1 cup milk
1 cup cottage cheese

Cooking Directions:

1. Coat a heated saucepan with vegetable cooking spray and add onion and curry. Sauté for 3 minutes to soften.
2. Add chicken broth, carrots, celery, cumin, hot pepper sauce and bay leaf. Simmer for 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
3. Remove from heat; discard bay leaf. Let cool.
4. Process in a blender or food processor until smooth. Add milk and cottage cheese and blend until smooth.
5. Refrigerate. Serve in chilled bowls.

Makes 6 servings.