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This soup comes from Vegan Village. It is light and refreshing and tastes delicious. It comes out a vivid orange colour and looks great.

Carrot and Orange Soup

1 oz (25g) vegan marg
1 lb (500g) carrots, sliced
1 onion, chopped
1 stick celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1½ pints (900 mls) water
pinch of sugar
salt and pepper
juice of 4 oranges
grated rind of 1 orange

1. Melt the marg in a pan, add the carrots, onion, celery and garlic and cook gently for 10 mins.

2. Add the sugar, water and season to taste. Bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until the carrots are tender. Cool slightly.

3. Whizz in a food processor until smooth. Add the juice, decorate with the orange rind and serve.