Honeyed Carrot Soup

Kids love this rich, warming soup but it's elegant enough for adults, too. Great served with garlic bread or gilled cheese.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  small leeks, sliced
• 1 1⁄2 lbs carrots, roughly chopped
• 2  teaspoons clear honey
• 1  pinch  dried chili pepper flakes (optional)
•  salt and pepper
• 1  bay leaf
• 8  cups  vegetable stock

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over a medium heat.
2. Add the leeks to the pan, then cook for 3 mins until starting to soften.
3. Add the carrots, honey, chili (if using) and bay leaf, then cook for 2 minutes
4. Pour in the stock, bring to the boil, then simmer for 30 minutes
5. Blend the soup in batches, return to a clean pan, then season to taste. When ready to serve, bring back to a simmer, then ladle into mugs.
6. Add a swirl of soured cream or yogurt if you wish and serve with garlic bread or bacon butties.