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GINGERED CARROT ORANGE SOUP
preparation: 10 minutes • processing: 30–45 seconds • makes: 1.2 litres
450g carrots, chopped
2 medium onions,
peeled and sliced
2.5cm cube of fresh root
ginger, peeled, or 1 1/2 tsp
ginger paste (Page 155)
2 tbsp low-fat
butter spread
950ml vegetable or
chicken stock
3 oranges, peeled and
cut into halves
5mm strip orange zest
salt and freshly ground
black pepper
This recipe can be
reduced by half and made
in smaller containers.
1. Gently fry the carrots, onions and ginger in the butter
spread until soft.
2. Add 480ml of the stock and simmer until tender.
3. Put the oranges, orange zest and cooked vegetable
mixture into the Vitamix container and secure the lid.
4. Select Variable 1.
5. Turn the machine on and slowly increase the speed to
Variable 10, then to High.
6. Blend for 30–45 seconds until smooth. Adjust the
consistency with the remaining stock.
7. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve hot or cold. Garnish with low-fat soured cream and
chopped coriander.
Nutritional Information Per 240ml Serving: 159 calories • 3g total fat • 1g saturated fat •
0mg cholesterol • 27g carbohydrates • 6g fibre • 6g protein • 709mg sodium • 17g sugar
CAUTION
Contents Will Be Hot.
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