Ingredients: 25 g (1 oz) butter or margarine 1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped 675 g (1 1/2 lb) carrots, peeled and sliced 4 sticks celery, chopped 1 litre (1 3/4 pt) hot vegetable stock 1 small orange, grated rind and juice of salt and pepper 30 ml (2 tbsp) chopped parsley
Directions:1. Place the butter and onion in bowl. Cover and cook on HIGH power for 3 mins. or until softened. 2. Stir in the carrots and celery. Cover and cook on HIGH power for 8-10 mins. or until vegetables are softened. Stir halfway during cooking. 3. Pour in the stock. Cover and cook on HIGH power for 5 mins. and then LOW power for 15 mins. or until the vegetables are tender. 4. Drain the vegetables and coarsely puree with a little of the stock, then return to the bowl with the remaining stock. 5. Add the orange rind and juice, season to taste. Cover and cook on HIGH power for 3-4 mins. or until piping hot. Serve garnished with chopped parsley. |