Carrot Ginger Soup

Ingredients

• 2 T olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped white onion
• 4 cups peeled and chopped carrots (in 1/2 inch pieces)
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 T fresh ginger, grated
• 1 T lemon juice
• 14 oz can coconut milk
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1
   Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add onion; saute until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. 2
   Add carrots, broth, orange juice, ginger, and lemon juice; bring to boil.
3. 3
   Reduce heat and simmer, covered until carrots are tender, about 20 minutes, then remove from heat.
4. 4
   Puree soup with an blender or food processor until very smooth.
5. 5
   Return soup to saucepan and stir in coconut milk, salt and pepper. Reheat over medium heat until hot and serve.