Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      can 10 1/4    chicken broth
   6      medium        carrots -- cut in tiny pieces
   1      cup           cottage cheese, creamed
     1/2  cup           plain yogurt
   1      cup           celery -- chopped fine
   1      cup           onion -- chopped fine
   2      cups          milk
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
     1/8  teaspoon      pepper
                        croutons -- optional

Preparation:

In a 3-qt. saucepan, combine the chicken broth, carrots, celery, and onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Transfer the mixture to a blender container. Add the cottage cheese; cover and blend until the mixture is smooth. Return the mexture to the saucepan. Stir in the milk, salt, and pepper; heat through, but do not boil. Transfer to serving dish. Add a dollop of yogurt. With a spoon gently swirl to add a nice design and sprinkle wit h croutons, if dersired.