Orange soup

Ingredients

• 1 kg Carrots, chopped
• 1 l Homemade chicken stock
• 2 pcs Oranges
• 1 pcs Onion, peeled, chopped
• 2 tsp Ginger, ground
• 1 tsp Olive oil

Method

1. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the oil. Add and cook the onion, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes or until soft. Add carrot then cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until just soft.
2. Add stock and bring to a boil. Peel 2 strips of rind from the orange then add to pan. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 20 minutes or until carrot is tender. Remove and discard orange rind.
3. Set aside for 5 minutes to cool. Use a stick blender to purée until smooth. Juice orange and add to soup, followed by ginger.
4. Add some more stock or water if the soup is too thick.
5. Place over medium heat and cook for 2 minutes or until heated through.
6. Serve while still hot.