HOT SOUP: This simple no fuss soup could easily become a family staple..

CARROT SOUP:

3 tbsp. butter                                                   

1 small onion, chopped

4 cups sliced carrots                                       

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

½ tsp. ground cumin                                       

¼ tsp. ground ginger

1 cup peeled and diced potato                        

5-6 cups hot chicken soup

½ cup half and half cream                              

salt and pepper

chopped parsley or orange zest to garnish

In a large saucepan, melt butter over moderate heat. Cook onion and garlic for 5 minutes. Stir in cumin and ginger. Add carrots and potato. Cook together 5 minutes. Add hot stock. Cover pan & bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer soup for 15 to 20 minutes, or until carrots and potatoes are tender.

Transfer soup to blender or food processor to puree until smooth. Or use a hand-blender to puree soup.

Return soup to saucepan and add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in cream and heat through but do not boil.

Serve in heated bowls. Garnish each serving with either chopped parsley or orange zest.