Yummy soup recipe

[chica 2]

Creamy Carrot/Cauliflower Soup -- perfect for when full liquids are allowed or anytime after that! :smile2:

Ingredients:

1 T. each butter and olive oil

1 bag frozen diced onion (I'm too lazy to chop them myself!)

1/4 t. ground ginger

1/8 t. ground nutmeg

1 lb. carrots, peeled and sliced

1/2 head cauliflower, washed and broken into florets (this is what makes it creamy!)

8 cups chicken broth

the zest from 1 orange

1 c. orange juice

salt & pepper

Melt butter and oil in large pot over low heat. Add onions and cook for 15 minutes until wilted. Add ginger and nutmeg, cook for 1 minute.

Add carrots, cauliflower, broth and orange zest. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer, partially covered for 25-30 minutes. Remove from heat and allow it to cool somewhat.

Puree in batches in a blender, return to pot. Add orange juice, salt and pepper. Reheat over low heat.

(Fresh snipped chives make a great garnish when past liquids stage.)

I don't have the nutritional breakdown on this, but it's supposed to make 8 servings.