Carrot Soup

Sounds weird, I know. I found it in a magazine and thought I'd try it. Tyler and I loved it, while the kids had a bit of a different opinion :0)

6 T. olive oil
5 cups thinly sliced carrots
2 cups thinly sliced onion
3/4 T. ground thyme
1 tsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
4 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup orange juice
salt & pepper to taste

Saute carrots & onions in olive oil for 4 minutes. Add thyme, nutmeg and brown sugar and saute another 6 minutes. Add chicken broth, cover and let simmer for about a half hour or until the carrots are very soft. Transfer carrots and onions to a food processor with about a cup of the broth and puree. Return puree to the cooking pot and stir in the orange juice. Season with salt & pepper to taste. Enjoy warm or cold.