Orange, Carrot & Mint Soup

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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 fresh mint, finely chopped

Recipe

• 1 gently melt the butter in a pan.
• 2 add the carrots, onion and garlic.
• 3 cover, then cook over a low heat for about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables have softened.
• 4 pour in the stock, bring to the boil, then simmer, partially covered. for 20 to 30 minutes or until the vegetables are very soft.
• 5 take off the heat, then leave to cool for a few minutes.
• 6 whizz the soup in a food processor or a blender until smooth.
• 7 pour the soup back into the pan, add the orange juice and mint, then gently reheat.
• 8 pour into warmed bowls and drizzle with a little cream if you like.