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Onion-Oat Soup
1 c thinly sliced onions 2/3 c thinly sliced carrots 2 1/2 c low-fat or fat-free chicken or vegetable stock, or water 1/2 tsp dried chives 1/2 tsp dried mixed herbs (Italian seasoning or Herbes de Provence) dash salt lots of freshly ground pepper 1/4 c quick oats 2/3 c evaporated skimmed milk
Bring the stock or water to a boil in a good-sized saucepan or small Dutch oven. Add the onions, carrots, chives, mixed herbs, salt and pepper. Lower the heat and simmer 15 minutes or until the carrots are tender. Sprinkle in oats, add milk, and cook gently, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Serve very hot.
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