CARROT SOUP RECIPES  

Carrot & Artichoke Soup

Carrot & lentil Soup

Tomato Carrot Soup

Ginger Carrot Soup

Carrot Chick Pea Soup

Creamy Carrot Soup

Potato Carrot Soup
With Sour Cream & Dill Sauce

More Soup Recipes

CARROT PRESERVES & DIPS  

Indian Carrot Jelly

Sweet & Sour Carrots

Carrot Fritters

Sweet Pickled Carrots

Egyptian Carrot Dip

Spicy Carrot Dip

I prefer to wash my carrots prior to storage by laying them out on the patio and simply hosing them down.  After cleaning the carrots allow to air dry thoroughly by leaving them out in the sun and fresh air for a day.

Once the carrots are air dried cut the tops back about an inch and then  place the carrots in zipper storage bags that with some small air holes in them. This will retain some moisture, but prevent excessive moisture buildup .

If you have an extra refrigerator or room in you regular refrigerator, store the bags in the refrigerator - [not freezer].  If not your basement or a cool place will suffice. To be able to keep carrots for at least several months after harvest, they must be stored in a cold, moist atmosphere that will not allow them to freeze or decompose. The ideal temperature for carrots is between 32-40 degrees F.

Check the bags occasionally for excess moisture . If you notice too much water vapor in the bag, leave it open for several days.

To Freeze carrots

To freeze carrots, peel and slice the carrots to a desirable size. Blanch in a pot of boiling water for 2-3 minutes then immediately plunge the carrots into frigid ice water for another 2-3 minutes to prevent them from turning soft. Drain and store in freezer bags. Freeze immediately.