Ginger Carrot Orange Soup

Spicy and sweet, the flavours of ginger and carrot combine into a vibrant meal.

Ingredients

• 450 g carrots, chopped
• 120 g (½ ) medium onion, peeled, sliced
• 5 g (1 ) fresh ginger root, ¼" slice
• 2 Tablespoons vegan margarine
• 960 ml (4 cups) vegetable broth
• 1 Tablespoon orange zest
• 360 g (3 ) medium orange, peeled, halved
• salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Sauté carrots, onions, and ginger in margarine until soft.
2. Add 2 cups (480 ml) of broth. Simmer until tender.
3. Place oranges, orange zest, and cooked vegetable mixture into the Vitamix container and secure the lid.
4. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then increase to its highest speed.
5. Blend for 30 to 45 seconds until smooth. Adjust consistency with remaining 2 cups (480 ml) of broth.
6. Season to taste with salt, optional and pepper.

Notes