- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 1-pound bag classic-cut peeled carrots
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 3 cups low-salt chicken broth
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon brandy
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
- Fresh tarragon sprigs
- Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add carrots and onion; sauté until onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Add broth; cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat, uncover, and simmer until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Working in batches, puree soup in blender until very smooth. Return soup to pot. Stir in orange juice, brandy, and chopped tarragon. Simmer 5 minutes for flavors to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish soup with tarragon sprigs and serve.