Ingredients

  • 8 carrots
  • 1 medium russet potato
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cubic inches ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon black mustard seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
  • salt & pepper
  • 3 cups vegetable broth

Method

  • Cut carrots and potato into roughly equal size chunks and boil until tender all the way through.
  • Meanwhile, chop onions, garlic, and ginger and cook over medium-low heat until onions are translucent and browning.
  • Add black mustard seeds and turn to high heat for one minute or until seeds start popping.
  • Puree onions, garlic, mustard seeds, ginger, carrots, and potato in a blender and pour into saucepan.
  • Add orange juice, broth, five spice powder, and salt and pepper and stir to integrate into soup.