Cream of Carrot Soup

1. 1

   In a 3-quart saucepan, combine the broth, carrots, celery, and onion. Bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Transfer mixture to a blender or food processor. Blend briefly.

4. 4

   Add cottage cheese and blend for several minutes until completely smooth.

5. 5

   Transfer mixture to a serving bowl and stir in the milk, salt, and pepper.

6. 6

   Either reheat in microwave to serve warm, or chill in the refrigerator to serve cold.

Yogurt Garnish

1. 1

   Stir the yogurt until smooth.

2. 2

   Draw yogurt into a turkey baster.

3. 3

   Make several straight lines across the surface of the soup.

4. 4

   Drag a knife perpendicularly through the lines at intervals, alternating directions to create a feathered pattern.

5. 5

   Add a small dot of yogurt where a bird's head would be to complete the swan design.