Warm Carrot Ginger Soup by Samantha Thiessen

Preparation: 20 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Serves 4 - 6

2 tbsps olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cups carrots, chopped
1.25 litres chicken broth (use canned)
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 tbsps grated ginger
1 tsp grated orange zest
Salt and ground pepper

Method:
1. Heat oil in a pan over a medium-high fire; cook onion and carrots until slightly softened, about 8 to 10 mins

2. Add broth, juice and ginger; bring to the boil. Lower fire and simmer for 15 to 20 mins or until carrots are softened

3. Add orange zest and puree mixture in a food processor until smooth. Return to pot and season with salt and pepper