Name: Chilled Orange-Carrot Soup
Ingredients: 3/4 ts Ginger, grated; 8 Carrots, thinly sliced; 3/4 c Leeks, white parts only, sliced; 3 tb Margarine; 4 c Vegetable broth; 2 c Orange juice; Salt; White pepper; 1 Orange, halved & sliced; 10 Mint sprigs

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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables		Appetizers, Soups, Vegetables	10	Servings

INGREDIENTS

3/4	ts	Ginger, grated
8		Carrots, thinly sliced
3/4	c	Leeks, white parts only, sliced
3	tb	Margarine
4	c	Vegetable broth
2	c	Orange juice
		Salt
		White pepper
1		Orange, halved & sliced
10		Mint sprigs

INSTRUCTIONS

Saute ginger, carrots & leeks in margarine until the
leeks are tender, about 4 minutes.
Add 3 c of broth, cover & simmer until the carrots are
tender, about 35 minutes.  Remove from heat & allow to
cool. Transfer to food processor & puree until smooth.
Return to pot, stir in remaining broth & half the
orange juice.  Add remaining juice 1 tb at a time
until the consistency is that of a thin soup.  Season
& chill.  Serve garnished with orange slices & mint
sprigs.
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