Spiced Carrot Soup
["1/4 c. onion, minced", "1 tsp. butter", "5 medium carrots, thinly sliced (3 to 4 c.)", "1/2 tsp. fresh ginger, minced", "2 c. summer soup stock", "1 c. orange juice", "2 tsp. lemon juice", "1/8 tsp. cinnamon", "strips of orange peel", "fresh mint"]
["Saute the onion in the butter until softened.", "Add the carrots and ginger and cook an additional 2 minutes.", "Add the soup stock and simmer for 15 minutes.", "Whirl in a blender or processor until fairly smooth.", "Add the juices and cinnamon, then blend again. Chill.", "Garnish with orange peel and a mint sprig if desired. Serves 4 to 6."]
["onion", "butter", "carrots", "fresh ginger", "summer soup stock", "orange juice", "lemon juice", "cinnamon", "orange peel", "fresh mint"]