Simple Carrot Soup

Simple Carrot Soup ✰

Serves: 4

Prep time: 15 mins

Cooking time: 25 mins

Total time: 40 mins

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped

500g carrots, chopped

1.2 litres (2 pints) vegetable stock

100g low-fat soft cheese

Ground black pepper

Method

Put the onion and carrots into a large saucepan with the stock. Bring up to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 20-25 mins, or until the vegetables are tender. Blend the soup to a puree using a hand-held stick blender or transfer to a food processor or blender and whizz until smooth. Add the soft cheese and blend again until it is thoroughly mixed in. Reheat gently, then serve.