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Chilled Summertime Carrot Soup

  • In saucepan bring to a boil 2 cups sliced fresh carrots and 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth.
  • Reduce heat and simmer covered for 5-7 minutes or until carrots are tender.
  • Add ½ chopped medium red onion, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, ¾ teaspoon ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon ground coriander, ¼ teaspoon black pepper and 1 large chopped yellow summer squash. Stir together.
  • Bring back to a boil, lower heat and simmer with the cover on for 10 minutes.
  • Blend the soup in a food processor or blender until smooth.
  • Pour into large bowl and chill for at least 1 hour.
  • Before serving stir 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt into the soup.
  • Divide into serving bowls and garnish with chopped fresh chives.

Yield: 4 servings