It’s the autumn season again! What have you prepared for this weekend family gathering or just a simple family dinner? If you need a starter soup recipe that will capture the taste of your loved ones, try this Autumn Harvest Orange Spiced Carrot Soup recipe. This soup recipe is not only delicious but filled with nutritious ingredients. This should be a great dish for any member of the family or even your guests.

The Autumn Harvest Orange Spiced Carrot Soup recipe is also a great option for those who are not really confident with their cooking skills. This carrot soup recipe is so easy to make and doesn’t require years of experience as a chef. You just need to have a few ingredients, cooking utensils and a little bit of efforts in the preparations.

Autumn Harvest Orange Spiced Carrot Soup

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Ingredients:

• 2-3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 red onion finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 whole chili finely chopped
• 1 5cm piece of ginger grated
• Zest of 2 oranges
• 8 medium sized carrots, chopped into even chunks
• 1/4 cup dried lentils (optional)
• 4 cups chicken or veggie stock
• 2 tbsp honey
• Juice of half an orange
• Salt and pepper to season
• Chopped coriander for garnish

Procedure

1. Heat the olive oil in a medium to large pot and lightly sauté the onion, garlic, chili, ginger and zest until translucent (approx 2-3 minutes).
2. Add the carrots and lentils if using and stir to combine for another minute. Add the stock and cook for 40 minutes or until the carrots are tender.
3. Blend the soup using a hand blender or food processor until smooth and creamy. Add the honey, juice and seasoning and cook on the heat for a further 5 minutes
4. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander and serve immediately.

That’s easy! You can serve up to 8 serving bowls of the sumptuous Autumn Harvest Orange Spiced Carrot Soup recipe using the whole ingredients. Serve it while it’s hot.

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Wouldn’t it be great if we could enrich our bodies with antioxidants in a great tasting way? Our body needs antioxidants. It protects our cells against the effects of free radicals. Antioxidants can be found in many fruits and vegetables. The antioxidants found in these fruits and vegetables prevent cancer, heart diseases and other sickness. Smoothie recipes are one way to get the vitamins and nutrients you need.

One of the delicious ways to consume fruits and vegetables is to make smoothies. This healthy juice can definitely quench your thirst and supply your body with antioxidants. It is so easy to prepare and can be done even without a juicer. Here are two of the best antioxidant smoothies that you can make:

Carrot, Mango, and Herb Smoothie Recipe

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Ingredients

• 2 cups frozen mango chunks
• 1 cup fresh carrot juice
• 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1/4 cup fresh herbs, such as mint, tarragon, or basil

Procedure

Combine all ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth. Serve.

Green Smoothie Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup kale or collard greens firmly packed, stems removed, coarsely chopped (4 ounces)
• 1 Granny Smith apple, coarsely chopped
• 1 ripe banana
• 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

Procedure

Combine kale, apple, banana, parsley, and 2 1/4 cups water in a blender; blend until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add a little more water. Serve and drink while it’s cold.

Both of these smoothies can serve up to two persons. The  carrot, mango and herb smoothie and green smoothie are a great source of antioxidants. You can now enjoy drinking these delicious and healthy smoothies at the convenience of your home. No need for fancy equipment and ingredients. You just need your home blender and the fruits and vegetables you have in your fridge.

Indulge yourself with these healthy and delicious smoothies. It’s a great way to quench your thirst and at the same time protecting your body from harmful diseases.

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