Ingredients

• 3-4 carrots
• 1 onion
• 2 pears
• 2 oranges
• 1 tsp shredded ginger
• 1 tsp mixed spices
• 1 tsp coconut oil
• 1 litre chicken or vegetable stock

Equipment

• large pot
• blender or stick blender

Instructions

• Grate carrots, chop up onion, chop up pears, juice oranges.
• In the large pot, cook the onion and ginger in the coconut oil until the onion is tender.
• Add remaining ingredients. Simmer 10-15 minutes.
• Puree the soup in blender or with stick blender.

Note About Coconut Oil

You don't have to use coconut oil, considering that it is neither cheap nor easily found. However I find the coconut oil (virgin pressed) adds a delicate fragrance and flavour to the soup. If you can't find coconut oil, use an oil that is not strong-tasting.