Carrot and orange soup

Bring the water to boiling point and add the carrots, onion, mint, sage, orange zest and seasoning.

Lower the heat, cover the pan and cook for 10-15 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.

Remove the mint and sage, transfer the soup to a blender and blend the soup until smooth.

If serving the soup hot, bring the soup to the boil, add the orange juice, taste and adjust the seasoning. Heat for the shortest time possible, this way the juice retains the maximum amount of vitamin C. Garnish with orange segments, a sprig of mint and a swirl of cream.

To serve cold, chill the soup and add the orange juice then garnish and serve.