august meeting:

august group: outdoor dining. the recipe box pictured was my great-aunt's.

lynett brought this yummy soup to share. it's been one of my favorites for years.

so, i'll share the recipe with you.

ingredients:

4 tablespoons butter (or olive oil)

1 pound, plus a few extra of sliced, raw carrots

1 large onion, chopped

2 quarts (8 cups) chicken broth

1 cup rice (cooked brown rice)

1/2 teaspoon curry

1/2 teaspoon ground marjoram

1 cup heavy cream (or rice milk)

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp white pepper

in a large pot melt butter, add carrots and onion. cook for ten minutes on low, stirring often. add broth and rice, bring to boil. add curry and marjoram, cover and simmer one hour. puree in blender or food processor, add white pepper. put back in pot, add cream and salt (do not boil after adding cream).

serve and enjoy!