Carrot & Orange Soup

Ingredients

• Olive oil spray
• 1 brown onion, finely chopped
• 1kg carrots, peeled, coarsely chopped
• 1L (4 cups) chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 orange
• 2 tablespoons fresh continental parsley leaves

Method

1. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Spray with oil. Cook the onion, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes or until soft. Add carrot and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until just soft.
2. Add stock. Bring to boil. Peel 2 strips of rind from the orange. Add to pan. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 20 minutes or until carrot is tender. Remove and discard orange rind.
3. Set aside for 5 minutes to cool. Use a stick blender to puree until smooth. Juice the orange. Add to soup. Place over medium heat and cook for 2 minutes or until heated through. Top with parsley and bread croutons (optional).