Spiced Carrot& Orange Soup

Ingredients

2 lb carrots
2 tb peanut oil
2 c onions
2 celery stalks
4 c water
1 1/2 c orange juice
1/4 c dry wine
1 t cumin
1/2 ts nutmeg
1 c soymilk
3 tb parsley
3 scallions

Instructions

Reserve & set aside 1/2 lb carrots. Heat oil in a large soup pot, saute onions & celery till golden. Add all but reserved carrots, water, orange juice, wine & spices. Bring to a boil, cover & simmer over moderate heat till vegetables are tender. Puree till smooth. Return to a low heat & stir in enough soymilk to give a medium thick consistency. Season to taste & let stand several hours before serving. Just before serving, steam reserved carrots till tender crisp & stir into soup with parsley & scallions. Serve hot.