Carrot and Orange Soup

1. 1

   Melt butter in large, heavy-based saucepan.

2. 2

   Add onion and cook over a medium heat, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Sprinkle with a little salt, add the carrots and potato, then cover, reduce the heat and cook for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir the orange rind into the saucepan, then add enough boiling water to cover.

5. 5

   Return to the boil.

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   Cover and simmer briskly for 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the orange juice.

8. 8

   Remove the saucepan from the heat and leave to cool slightly, then pour into a food processor and process until smooth puree forms.

9. 9

   Alternatively, use hand-held electric blender to puree the soup in the saucepan.

10. 10

    Return the soup to the saucepan, adding a little more boiling water if it is too thick.

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    Return to the boil, taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary and ladle into warmed soup bowls.

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    Garnish with chopped parley and serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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