1 t Vegetable oil 1 lb Carrots, sliced 6 oz Onion, chopped 2 md Oranges, grated & squeezed 1 1/2 pt Vegetable stock 2 tb Cilantro, chopped 1 t Salt Pepper, to taste Heat oil in a soup pot. Add the carrot & onion. Cover & saute for 10 minutes, without browning. Shake the pot occasionally. Add the orange zest & orange juice, stock, cilantro & the rest of the seasonings. Bring to a boil, cover & simmer for 45 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly. Pour soup into a blender & puree until smooth. Return to pan & re-heat. Serve hot. Elizabeth Brand, "Vegetables"