Ginger Carrot Soup by Jean Carper

Name: Ginger Carrot Soup by Jean Carper
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 large yellow onions, chopped; 1 pound carrots, cut in chunks; 2 cups low-fat chicken broth; 2 tablespoons crystallized ginger, minced; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1.5 cups orange juice; 0.5 cup fat-free half-and-half; Chives for garnish

Recipe by USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper from allrecipes.com

Ingredients

6 servings

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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 large yellow onions, chopped
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1 pound carrots, cut in chunks
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2 cups low-fat chicken broth
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2 tablespoons crystallized ginger, minced

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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1.5 cups orange juice
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0.5 cup fat-free half-and-half
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Chives for garnish

Instructions

In a large pot, saute onions in olive oil until soft. Add carrots, broth, ginger and cinnamon. Simmer until carrots are thoroughly cooked, 30-40 minutes. Transfer to a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Stir in juice and half-and-half. Serve warm or chilled, garnished with snippets of chives.