Spiced Carrot & Orange Soup

Ingredients And Procedures

Ingredients
2	pound	carrots, thinly sliced
2	tablespoon	peanut oil
2	cup	onions, chopped
2	each	celery stalks, diced
4	cup	water
1 1/2	cup	orange juice, fresh
1/4	cup	dry white wine
1	teaspoon	cumin, coriander, ginger
1/2	teaspoon	nutmeg
1	cup	soymilk
1		salt & pepper
3	tablespoon	parsley, fresh, minced
3	tablespoon	scallions, minced

Directions:
Reserve & set aside 1/2 lb carrots. Heat oil in a large soup pot, saute onions & celery till golden. Add all but reserved carrots, water, orange juice, wine & spices. Bring to a boil, cover & simmer over moderate heat till vegetables are tender. Puree till smooth. Return to a low heat & stir in enough soymilk to give a medium thick consistency. Season to taste & let stand several hours before serving. Just before serving, steam reserved carrots till tender crisp & stir into soup with parsley & scallions. Serve hot.

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