Name: Carrot and orange soup
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 25g butter; 1 large onion, chopped; 500g carrots, cut into small chunks; 1 orange, juiced and ½ zested; 1 litre vegetable stock; crème fraîche, to serve (optional)

25g butter
1 large onion
chopped
500g carrots
cut into small chunks
1 orange
juiced and ½ zested
1 litre vegetable stock
crème fraîche
to serve (optional)

Method

step 1
Heat the butter in a large pan then add the onion and a pinch of salt. Cook for 10 minutes until softened.
step 2
Add the carrots and orange zest and cook, stirring, for 3-4 minutes then pour in the stock and bring to a boil. Turn down to a simmer then cook for 20-25 minutes or until the carrots are completely tender. Use a stick blender to whizz until smooth then stir in the orange juice. Taste and season with pepper and more salt if it needs it. Serve with more pepper and a swirl of crème fraîche, if you like.