Roasted Carrot Soup

== Description ==
Source: Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2004 - Cooking Light Magazine
A food processor works better than a blender.
== Ingredients ==
* 4 teaspoons butter, melted
* 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
* 2 pounds carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
* Cooking spray
* 1 1/2 cups water
* 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
* 1 teaspoon butter
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
* 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
* 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans vegetable broth
== Directions ==
# Preheat oven to 400°.
# Combine 4 teaspoons melted butter, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and carrots in a jelly roll pan or shallow roasting pan coated with cooking spray; toss to coat.
# Bake at 400° for 35 minutes or until tender, stirring every 10 minutes.
# Place carrot mixture, water, and oregano in a food processor; process until smooth.
# Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
# Add cumin, and cook 30 seconds or until fragrant, stirring constantly.
# Add puréed carrot mixture, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, honey, juice, and broth, and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Yield: 7 servings (serving size: 1 cup)
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