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[louiselux]

amptowl, your carrot and orange soup was delish. It really woke up my tastebuds, after a winter of eating stodgy things. I made it quite thin in the end, and only a bit blended, for texture. Next time I might try adding a small amount of garlic. I've used garlic and orange together in salads before, and they go together rather well.

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Oooh, that sounds yummy!

[greensage.livejournal.com]

*thinks about the pound of carrots in the refrigerator that want using*

That sounds like a really interesting recipe. Would you mind posting it, or a link to it? Thanks!

Re: Oooh, that sounds yummy!

[louiselux.livejournal.com]

It was yummy. The link is actually friends locked, but I'm sure she won't mind me passing it on to you. It's very easy and quick, and has the advantage of being quite versatile, depending on what you may happen to have in the fridge at the moment.

Carrot and Orange Soup
Serves 2-4

3-4 medium/large carrots, diced
1 medium potato, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 orange (juice and zest)
1 pint of good chicken or vegetable stock
dash olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

This soup is quick, easy and light. In a saucepan, gently fry the onion in the olive oil, until glassy and soft. Add diced potato and carrot and turn over for a couple of minutes in combine the flavours. Pour over the stock, bring to the boil then cover and simmer until vegetables are soft. Add the zest and juice of the orange, season to taste, and cook for a further 5 minutes. Remove from heat and puree the soup. Serve with crusty bread or garlic bread! Yum!