method
1. Cook the carrots in boiling salted water for 15 minutes, then drain them.
2. Chop the onion and celery and fry in the butter or margarine until softened, but not browned. Reduce the heat and stir in the flour. Add the carrots. Slowly add the stock and evaporated milk, stirring continuously. Add the lemon juice.
3. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Season to taste. Blend the soup in a liquidiser, then return it to a saucepan and reheat.
4. Pour the soup into individual soup bowls and garnish with grated carrot and freshly chopped parsley.
serving amount
serves 6
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