Spiced carrot & orange soup

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsCarrots, thinly sliced
2tablespoonsPeanut oil
2cupsChopped onions
2largesCelery stalks, diced
4cupsWater
cupFresh orange juice
¼cupDry white wine
1teaspoonCumin, coriander, ginger
½teaspoonNutmeg
1cupSoymilk
Salt & pepper
3tablespoonsFreshly minced parsley
3tablespoonsMinced scallions

Directions

Reserve & set aside ½ lb carrots.

Heat oil in a large soup pot, saute onions & celery till golden. Add all but reserved carrots, water, orange juice, wine & spices. Bring to a boil, cover & simmer over moderate heat till vegetables are tender. Puree till smooth.

Return to a low heat & stir in enough soymilk to give a medium thick consistency. Season to taste & let stand several hours before serving.

Just before serving, steam reserved carrots till tender crisp & stir into soup with parsley & scallions. Serve hot.

Nava Atlas, "Vegetarian Celebrations" Submitted By MARK SATTERLY On 12-16-94