How would you folks tweak this recipe? It doesn't call for
seasonings other that parsley and basil. Would that be enough, or would
you add something else. It came from one of those "group" cookbooks

Golden Carrot Soup

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup rice
1 med onion, sliced
2 tbsp. chicken bouillon mix
1 garlic clove, minced
5 cups water
2 1/2 cups sliced carrots
Fresh chopped parsley
Fresh chopped basil

Melt butter. Saute onion and garlic until tender. Add water,
carrots, rice and bouillon mix. Bring to a boil. Lower hear, cover and
simmer 20-25 min. In a blender or food processor, blend small amounts
at a time until as smooth as desired ( I'll use my stick blender) and
return to pot. Add parsley and basil. Simmer a while longer. Garnish
in bown with sprig of parsley

6 servings 181 calories a serving.

I don't have fresh herbs and will have to substitute dried. I'm sure
one of you will have advice about whether the seasoning will be
ok....thanks....Sharon