Cream of Carrot and Lemon Soup Recipe - Beliefnet

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 large clove garlic, sliced
• 1-1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 russet potato, peeled and sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or Italian parsley
• 4 cups chicken stock or 3 cups canned chicken broth and 1 cup water
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 cup creme fraiche
• 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco Sauce
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice