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Fabulous Carrot Bisque

Carrots, bacon and mushrooms may make for strange bedfellows, but when properly combined they contribute to a downright delicious carrot bisque. You'll love every spoonful. Everyone will be bacon for more.
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Course Bisques
Cuisine Continental
Servings 6 servings
Calories 874.9 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cup(s) chicken stock
  • 5 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 1/2 pound(s) carrots, coarse chopped
  • 1/2 cup(s) green onions with tops, chopped
  • 1/2 cup(s) fresh mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 cup(s) celery with leaves, chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon(s) dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup(s) half-and-half

Instructions
 

  • Saute bacon in heavy saucepan until crisp.
  • Stir in vegetables.
  • Stir frequently until wilted.
  • Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Uncover, stir in chicken stock, thyme and bay leaf.
  • Simmer covered for 1 hour.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Remove bay leaf.
  • Puree soup in blender.
  • Return to saucepan; add half and half.
  • Reheat, but do not boil.
  • Serve garnished with chopped green onions.
  • Ready in 30 min.

Nutrition

Calories: 874.9kcalCarbohydrates: 77.51gProtein: 55gFat: 37.02gSaturated Fat: 11.5gCholesterol: 94.05mgSodium: 3182.87mgFiber: 8.51gSugar: 35.03g
Keyword Carrots, Pork, Vegetables
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