Auberge Creamed Carrots With Basil And Garlic Recipes

QUICK CARROTS WITH GARLIC & BASIL

Steps:

• Cook carrots in boiling water for for 2 -3 mins until tender but crisp or microwave if desired.
• Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of liquid.
• Combine the garlic and oil in a nonstick pan and cook over a moderate heat until fragrant (you can smell the garlic).
• Add the carrots and stirring, cook until well combined and hot, adding a little of the reserved cooking liquid if necessary.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the basil.
• Serve hot.

ROASTED CARROT AND TOMATO SOUP WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Arrange onion, tomatoes, carrots and garlic cloves on prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until vegetables are tender and brown, turning occasionally, about 55 minutes. Cool slightly. Peel garlic cloves. Transfer vegetables to large bowl (do not clean baking sheet).
• Add 1 cup water to baking sheet, scraping up browned bits; add to blender, then add half of vegetables and puree until smooth. Transfer to large saucepan. Add remaining vegetables and 1 1/2 cups water to blender and puree. Transfer to same saucepan. Gradually add enough milk to soup to thin to desired consistency. Stir in 1/4 cup basil. Simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to simmer before continuing.)
• Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup basil and serve.

LEMON-BASIL CARROTS

Steps:

• Place carrots in a small saucepan; add water to cover. Cook for 10 minutes or until tender; drain and return to pan. Add the remaining ingredients. Cook over low heat until butter is melted.