ORANGE, CARROT & MINT SOUP

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Vegetarian soups are always welcome in my cookbook. This one sounded different so I wanted to add it here for safe keeping. I originally found it in a British cookery magazine called "Vegetarian Christmas 2008"

Provided by Sarah_Jayne

Categories     Onions

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 tablespoon butter
2 lbs carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 large garlic clove, crushed
1 1/4 pints vegetable stock
4 fluid ounces fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Gently melt the butter in a pan.
  • Add the carrots, onion and garlic.
  • Cover, then cook over a low heat for about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables have softened.
  • Pour in the stock, bring to the boil, then simmer, partially covered. for 20 to 30 minutes or until the vegetables are very soft.
  • Take off the heat, then leave to cool for a few minutes.
  • Whizz the soup in a food processor or a blender until smooth.
  • Pour the soup back into the pan, add the orange juice and mint, then gently reheat.
  • Pour into warmed bowls and drizzle with a little cream if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.9, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 3.8, Sodium 169.7, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 14.5, Protein 2.8

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