carrot soup with orange and ginger

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp canola oil
• 1 onion, coarsely chopped
• 6 carrots, coarsely chopped
• 2/3 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 1/2 tbsp gingerroot, coarsely grated
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup cream 15% [optional]
• salt to taste
• ground pepper to taste

Preparation:

• Prepare the vegetables: chop them coarsely.
• In a pot, sweat the onion in oil over medium heat for about 3-4 min.
• Add the carrots, orange juice, coarsely grated ginger, broth and water.
• Bring to a boil, lower the heat, cover and simmer until the carrots are tender, about 25 min.
• Purée the soup in a blender or processor, then pour it back into the pot.
• Stir in the cream and just warm the soup a few minutes.
• Adjust the seasoning then serve.  

Prepared: 2012-11-10

Categories: Soup

Makes: 4 servings

Calories: 150 per servings

Recipe Source: soscuisine.com