Ingredients

25g/1oz vegan marg
500g/1lb carrots, sliced
1 onion, chopped
1 stick celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
900ml/1½ pints water
pinch of sugar
salt and pepper
juice of 4 oranges
grated rind of 1 orange

Method

Melt the marg in a pan, add the carrots, onion, celery and garlic and cook gently for 10 mins.

Add the sugar, water and season to taste. Bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until the carrots are tender. Cool slightly.

Whizz in a food processor until smooth. Add the juice, decorate with the orange rind and serve.