Carrot-Rice Soup

== Description ==
Makes 6 servings.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 pound carrots, peeled and chopped
* 1 medium Onion, chopped
* 1 tablespoon margarine
* 4 cups chicken broth, divided
* 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
* 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
* 2 1/4 cups cooked rice
* 1/4 cup light sour cream
* Chopped parsley or mint for garnish
== Directions ==
# Cook carrots and Onion in margarine in large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes or until Onion is tender.
# Add 2 cups broth, tarragon and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes.
# Combine vegetables and broth in food processor or blender; process until smooth.
# Return to saucepan.
# Add remaining 2 cups broth and rice; thoroughly heat.
# Dollop sour cream on each serving of soup.
# Garnish with parsley.
Category:American Appetizers
Category:Chicken stock and broth Recipes
Category:Mint Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes
Category:Soup Recipes
Category:Tarragon Recipes
Category:White pepper Recipes