Carrot Soup With Sesame Seeds And Chives Recipes

HONEY-ROASTED CARROTS WITH SESAME SEEDS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and put in the oven to heat.
• Spread the carrots in a single layer on the hot baking sheet. Combine the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of honey in small bowl and pour over the carrots. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Roast the carrots start until they start to blister, 10 minutes.
• Mix together the remaining 1 tablespoon honey and the soy sauce. Drizzle the mixture over the hot carrots and toss to coat. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and chopped parsley and serve.

CARROT SOUP(PUREED)WITH SESAME SEEDS AND CHIVES

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add carrots, leeks, and celery. Cover and cook until vegetables soften slightly, about 10 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 25 minutes. Cool slightly.
• Working in batches puree soup in blender until smooth. Return soup to pot. Whisk cream, sour cream and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil into soup. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper(can be made one day ahead, just cover and chill).
• Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter with remaining 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil in large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add bread cubes and saute until golden brown and crispy -- about 4 minutes.
• Bring soup to a simmer over medium heat. Ladle into bowls , mound croutons in centre of each. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chives and serve.