Spiced Carrot Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. onion, minced
1 tsp. butter
5 medium carrots, thinly sliced (3 to 4 c.)
1/2 tsp. fresh ginger, minced
2 c. summer soup stock
1 c. orange juice
2 tsp. lemon juice
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
strips of orange peel
fresh mint

Preparation

Saute the onion in the butter until softened.
Add the carrots and ginger and cook an additional 2 minutes.
Add the soup stock and simmer for 15 minutes.
Whirl in a blender or processor until fairly smooth.
Add the juices and cinnamon, then blend again. Chill.
Garnish with orange peel and a mint sprig if desired. Serves 4 to 6.