Carrot Soup
["1 tsp. canola oil", "1 onion, chopped", "1 stalk celery, chopped", "1 clove garlic minced", "3 c. defatted (skimmed) reduced sodium chicken stock", "1 lb. carrots (6 medium), peeled and chopped", "1 3/4 inch piece ginger root, peeled and cut into thin slices", "1/4 to 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes", "2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice", "1 1/2 Tbsp. reduced sodium soy sauce", "1 1/2 Tbsp. smooth peanut butter", "3 tsp. sugar", "1 tsp. sesame oil", "1 c. skim milk", "salt and pepper to taste"]
["In large saucepan, heat oil over medium.", "Add onions, celery and garlic.", "Saute until soft, about 5 minutes.", "Add chicken stock, carrots, ginger and red pepper flakes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until carrots are very tender (20 to 30 minutes).", "Pour mixture through a strainer set over a large bowl. Transfer solids to a food processor or blender and add lime juice, soy sauce, peanut butter, sugar and sesame oil.", "Puree, adding cooking liquid as needed to make a smooth consistency.", "Transfer to puree to any cooking liquid left in bowl and stir in milk.", "Cover and refrigerate until chilled at least 1 hour.", "Garnish portion with scallions."]
["canola oil", "onion", "celery", "garlic", "chicken stock", "carrots", "ginger root", "red pepper", "lime juice", "soy sauce", "smooth peanut butter", "sugar", "sesame oil", "milk", "salt"]