Spiced Carrot& Orange Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

SPICED CARROT & ORANGE SOUP

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups Appetizers
Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 lb Carrots, thinly sliced
2 tb Peanut oil
2 c Chopped onions
2 lg Celery stalks, diced
4 c Water
1 1/2 c Fresh orange juice
1/4 c Dry white wine
1 t Cumin, coriander, ginger
1/2 ts Nutmeg
1 c Soymilk
Salt & pepper
3 tb Freshly minced parsley
3 tb Minced scallions

Reserve & set aside 1/2 lb carrots. Heat oil in a
large soup pot, saute onions & celery till golden.
Add all but reserved carrots, water, orange juice,
wine & spices. Bring to a boil, cover & simmer over
moderate heat till vegetables are tender. Puree till
smooth. Return to a low heat & stir in enough soymilk
to give a medium thick consistency. Season to taste &
let stand several hours before serving. Just before
serving, steam reserved carrots till tender crisp &
stir into soup with parsley & scallions. Serve hot.



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