Potage Crécy (French Carrot Soup)

Ingredients

• Soup

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cups (520 g) carrots, peeled and cut into rounds
  • 1 large potato, peeled and cut into large dice
  • 5 cups (1.25 litres) vegetable or chicken broth (see note)

• Croutons

  • 2 slices white or whole wheat bread, diced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Parsley leaves, to taste