ORANGE & HONEY CARROT SOUP

Kids love this rich, warming soup but it’s sophisticated enough for adults, too.  

INGREDIENTS

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 pounds carrots, chopped (about 8 carrots)

• 6 cloves garlic, smashed

• 3 and ½ cups vegetable broth

• 2 teaspoons grated ginger

• 1 orange, zested and juiced

• 2 tablespoons honey

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon pepper

• 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled

• 1 batch bacon fat croutons

  INSTRUCTIONS

1. Saute onion and carrots with olive oil in a stockpot over medium for 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
2. Add broth, ginger, orange zest, orange juice, honey, salt, and pepper to pot. Bring to a boil. Once boiling reduce heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes.
3. Transfer mixture to blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Top with bacon and croutons.