Gingered Carrot Orange Soup

Step 1

1. Sauté carrots, onions and ginger in butter spread until soft.

Step 2

2. Add 2 cups (480 ml) of broth. Simmer until tender.

Step 3

3. Place oranges, orange peel, and cooked vegetable mixture into the Vitamix container and secure lid.

Step 4

4. Select Variable 1.

Step 5

5. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.

Step 6

6. Blend for 30-45 seconds until smooth. Adjust consistency with remaining 2 cups (480 ml) of broth.

Step 7

7. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve hot or cold. Garnish with light sour cream and chopped cilantro.