Sweet And Spicy Carrot Soup

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Title: Sweet And Spicy Carrot Soup
Categories: Main dish Soups Vegetables
Servings: 8

1 1/2 c Cold Water
1/2 ts Salt
16 oz Frozen Carrots; 1 Pkg
1 1/2 c Orange Juice
1/2 ts Nutmeg
1 c Chicken Broth
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1 x Orange; Thinly Sliced
1 x Mint Sprigs

Combine the water, salt and carrots in a 2 1/2-quart saucepan; cover and
bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until
the carrots are very soft. Remove from the heat and let cool. In a
blender or food processor puree the carrots and cooking liquid. In a
large bowl combine the pureed carrots with the orange juice, nutmeg, and
broth, blending well. Cover the bowl and refrigerate 2 hours or until
well chilled. Serve cold with a garnish of one fresh orange slice and one
mint sprig.


Each 1 cup serving contains:


Tot Sat
Cal Prot Carb Fib Fat Fat Chol Sodium
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47 2 G 10 G 2 G 0 0 0 167 Mg


From The Cookbook For The 90s By Helen V. Fisher

NOTE: If you prefer a sweeter taste, add 2 tsp of sugar before chilling.

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