Porkkanasosekeitto

Finnish cream of carrot soup.   

Total time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

• 500g carrots, peeled, sliced into 1cm rounds
• 1 cup beef broth
• 3 tablespoons brandy
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 4 cups 1% milk
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• nutmeg (for garnish)

Directions

• Combine beef broth and brandy in a small pot and bring to boil. Add carrots and simmer, covered, until carrots are tender (about 20-25 min).
• Mash the carrots in the broth. Set aside.
• Heat the butter in a large pot. Add the flour and stir until blended.
• Gradually add the milk to the pot, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil, then simmer (3-5 minutes).
• Add the mashed carrots, broth mixture, and sugar to the boiling milk. Stir thoroughly.
• Serve. Garnish each serving with parsley and a dash of nutmeg.

Family Ratings

• Mama: 4/5
• Papa: 4/5, a little on the sweet side but very tasty!
• Girlie: 3/5
• TW: 4/5, this is very sweet so I would recommend not adding sugar next time.
• McM: 4/5, excellent soup!

Original recipe:  http://www.food.com/recipe/cream-of-carrot-soup-porkkanasosekeitto-274678