Ivanka posted 02-23-99 6:07 PM
Potage Crecy
1 cup sliced carrots
3 Tbl. butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
4 cups chicken stock
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dry basil
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/3 cup uncooked white rice
1/2 cup half-and-half
pinch of white pepper
fresh croutons for serving
Saute the sliced carrots in the butter for 5 minutes without browning. Add the onion and saute 3 minutes more. Add the chicken stock, bay leaf, salt, basil, sugar, nutmeg, and rice. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
Remove the bay leaf and puree in a food processor or food mill. Add the half-and-half and the pepper. Taste and correct for seasonings.
Reheat and serve with fresh croutons.
(From San Francisco Encore)