Carrot Orange Bisque
Makes 6 servings

• 1 - medium onion, finely chopped
• 1-1/2 - pounds carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 3 - cups chicken stock
• Juice of 1 orange
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1/2 - cup whipping cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In the 3 to 4-1/2 quart slow cooker, mix onion, carrots, stock and orange juice.
2. Cover and cook on LOW for 10 to 12 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 6 hours, until carrots are fork tender.
3. Strain vegetables and reserve stock. 
4. In a blender or food processor, purée vegetables until smooth.
5. Pour back into slow cooker and add orange zest and cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 
6. Reheat on High for 15 minutes.