*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Carrot Leek Bisque

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   5       c            Water
   5       c            Carrot slices
   1       cl           Garlic -- minced
   1       sm           Onion -- chopped
   2                    Celery ribs -- sliced
   2       lg           Leeks -- sliced and soaked
   2       ts           Dried basil
     1/4   ts           Dried sage
     1/4   ts           Dried thyme
   1       tb           Miso (red or white) -OR-
   1                    Vegetable boillon cube
   1       tb           Sweet butter

  Bring water to boil. Add ingredients except butter in order given.
  
  Cover and bring to boil.  Simmer 20 minutes or until vegetables are
  soft.
  
  Remove 1/2 c carrots with slotted spoon.
  
  Puree remaining ingredients in blender. Return to heat. Add
  reserved carrots and butter. Reheat and serve.
  
  Garnish with 3 tb sour cream and 1 tb chives, (total for
  all bowls), if desired.
 

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