Orange Soup

 

Here is another all time favorite of mine! Orange Soup! Made from all things "orange"! Well, almost...we are talking reds, yellows and oranges. It's a beta carotene bomb! It will shoot happy nutrients and vitamins through your veins like no other dish!
The fact that it is a one pot meal takes it to the next level! The level of "less cleaning" that is!
Fresh ginger in the soup recipe does make for a not so common ingredient, but don't dismiss! It has it's place for a reason. If you must, I guess you could substitute dried ginger, but I am just a fan of "fresh".
Originally, I saw this recipe on Food Network Television - which I am addicted to, well, only when I have the rare chance of holding the remote, and therefore am in charge of the channel choice. So, basically, whenever nobody else is home.
Rambling on... when I saw the soup it looked amazingly smooth, and the ingredient list promised "tanginess" which I am a big fan of. It begged for a fresh crusty slice of bread or baguette to dunk, and a little swirl of cream or sour cream on top. So, who am I to deny?



Here is what you need:

1 sweet potato, cut in chunks
1 red pepper, cut in chunks
1 medium onion, cut in chunks
4 medium carrots, peeled and cut in chunks
1 clove garlic
1 tsp. grated fresh ginger (about a 1 inch piece of ginger root)
1/2 tsp. Cayenne pepper
6 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
1 15 oz. can of diced tomatoes
2 Tbsp. peanut butter
1/2 lime, juiced

In a large pot bring all ingredients to a boil. Simmer for 20 min. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Blend soup in a blender in batches until smooth. Be very careful with hot liquids!
Return pureed soup to the pot. Add the peanut butter and lime juice. Stir to blend.
Serve with crusty bread and a little drop of cream!