Ingredients

• 1/2 kg carrots
• 1 medium onion
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 teaspoons butter
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 chicken stock cube (optional)
• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)

Instructions

• Peel and grate the carrots. Place them in a saucepan.
• Chop the onion. Add it to the saucepan with the carrots. Cover with a small amount of water and bring to a boil.
• Once the carrots and onion have softened, remove from heat and blend until smooth.
• In a separate saucepan, melt the butter. Add 5 cups of water, parsley, salt, pepper, and the blended carrot and onion mixture.
• Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
• If desired, stir in the sugar and chicken stock cube during the last few minutes of simmering to enhance the flavor.