Ingredients:
2 pounds carrots, washed and cut into chunks
1/2 large Vidalia onion, cut into chunks
4 cloves garlic, unpeeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Directions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Add the carrots, onions and garlic to a sheet tray, drizzle with the olive oil and season with a big pinch of salt and pepper. Toss everything together so it's nice and coated. Roast until tender and golden brown in spots, about 45 minutes. Add 4 cups of the chicken broth to a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Pop the garlic out of their skins and add to the sauce pan with the roasted carrots and onions. Simmer everything together for 15 minutes. Add the basil at the very end of cooking. Puree until smooth by adding in batches to a blender or by using an immersion blender. Add the remaining broth, a little at a time, when pureeing to loosen it up a bit. Serve in bowls with croutons or your favorite bread toasted. ~ Chef ~
