Carrot Soup with Orange & Tarragon

Description

A pretty orange color, a delicious hint of citrus and a garden-fresh flavor make this soup a requested dish at my many celebrations

Ingreadient :
    • 2 pounds fresh carrots, sliced
    • 2 medium onions, chopped
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
    • 1 cup orange juice
    • 2 tablespoons brandy
    • 4 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon pepper
    • 8 tarragon sprigs
Direction :
    1. In a Dutch oven, saute carrots and onion in butter for 8-10 minutes or until onion is tender. Add the broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until carrots are very tender. Cool slightly.
    2. In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to pan; stir in the orange juice, brandy and minced tarragon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with tarragon sprigs before serving.