Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 large carrots, thinly sliced
  • 2 1/2 cups thinly sliced onions
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon golden brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 4 cups canned chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • Chopped fresh chives

Method

  • Heat olive oil in large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add carrots and onions and saute 4 minutes.
  • Add thyme, brown sugar and nutmeg; saut e until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth.
  • Cover pot; simmer until carrots are very soft, about 25 minutes.
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer vegetables to processor.
  • Add 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
  • Puree vegetables until smooth.
  • Return puree to pot.
  • Stir in orange juice.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Chill.
  • (Can be made 1 day ahead.
  • Keep refrigerated.)
  • Sprinkle with chives.