Carrot, orange & cilantro soup

 
                       CARROT, ORANGE & CILANTRO SOUP
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Soups                            Appetizers
                 Vegetables                       Fruits
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1       t            Vegetable oil
    1       lb           Carrots, sliced
    6       oz           Onion, chopped
    2       md           Oranges, grated & squeezed
    1 1/2   pt           Vegetable stock
    2       tb           Cilantro, chopped
    1       t            Salt
                         Pepper, to taste
 
   Heat oil in a soup pot.  Add the carrot & onion.
   Cover & saute for 10 minutes, without browning.  Shake
   the pot occasionally.
   
   Add the orange zest & orange juice, stock, cilantro &
   the rest of the seasonings.  Bring to a boil, cover &
   simmer for 45 minutes.
   
   Set aside to cool slightly.  Pour soup into a blender
   & puree until smooth.  Return to pan & re-heat.  Serve
   hot.
   
   Elizabeth Brand, "Vegetables"
  
 
 
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