GINGERED CARROT ORANGE SOUP
Makes 5 cups
1 pound carrots , chopped 2 medium onions , peeled and sliced
1½ teaspoons ginger paste or a 1-inch cube of fresh ginger
2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter spread
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth 3 oranges , peeled and halved ¼-inch piece orange peel Salt and pepper , to taste
Sour cream and fresh cilantro , for garnish
Sauté carrots , onions and ginger in butter spread until soft .
Add 2 cups of broth . Simmer until tender .
Place oranges , orange peel and cooked vegetable mixture into a blender and secure lid .
Turn machine on beginning at a low speed , then slowly increase to high speed . Blend for 30 to 45 seconds , until smooth . Adjust consistency with remaining 2 cups of broth .
Season to taste with salt and pepper . Serve hot or cold . Garnish with light sour cream and chopped cilantro .
Recipe from Food Network
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