AROMATIC CARROT SOUP

By Grandmax4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons each butter and olive oil
• 2 medium-sized onions -- chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon ground mace
• 10 medium-sized carrots -- peeled and sliced
• 8 cups defatted chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper -- to taste
• Snipped fresh chives -- for garnish

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

1. Melt the butter with the oil in a large saucepan over low heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with ginger and mace; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

2. Add the carrots, broth, and orange zest. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, about 20 minutes. Cool slightly.

3. Puree in batches in a food processor. Return to the pot; stir in orange juice, salt, and pepper. Heat over low heat. Garnish with chives.