1/2 c. Budter
2 c. finely chopped onion
20-25 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 L chicken stock
2 c. orange juice
salt & pepper to taste
Melt Budter in large pot, add onion and sauté until lightly browned over low heat.
Add carrots and stock. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and cool until carrots are tender (about 30 minutes).
Strain mixture – *saving* the liquid in a large pot.
Blend strained vegetables in food processor, in smaller batches if required, and blend until smooth.
Replace blended mixture in large pot with saved liquid.
Add orange juice.
Simmer until heated.
Season to taste.