Author Notes
When I was young my mother used to make carrot soup for my sister and I year round and we loved it. During a recent trip at my local farmer's market, one stand was carrying eye-catching orange carrots and the next one had beautiful, vibrant green mustard greens. This is how I got the idea to spice up my mother's comfort food. I love how making soups allows you to melt flavors together and this one is particularly nice on a crisp fall evening to help warm you from the evening out. Just one note - because the mustard leaves are so strong and spicy I only put a little salt in during the cooking - about one teaspoon. If needed, you can always add more after the soup has been pureed. —CamsKitchen
Ingredients
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10 cups
chicken stock (or vegetable stock for vegetarian/vegan option);
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1 bunch
carrots, peeled and chopped in 3-4 pieces each;
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1 bunch
mustard greens, washed and cut in two;
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2
medium spanish onions, peeled and quartered;
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3
cloves garlic, peeled and halved;
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2
bay leaves;
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1 tablespoon
marjoram;
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Sour cream (for garnish);
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Salt;
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fresh cracked pepper.
Directions
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Place the stock, carrots, mustard greens, onion, garlic, bay leaves, and marjoram into large stock pot over high heat. Season with pepper and 1 teaspoon salt (see note above). Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Let simmer for about 2 hours.
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Remove pot from heat. Let cool for at least fifteen minutes, then puree all in blender, working in batches. Add salt to taste if needed.
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Serve hot with dollop of sour cream.
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