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Serves: 4

Active Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 15 min

From: American Institute for Cancer Research

=Ingredients=
1 tbsp. vegetable oil

1 onion, chopped

1 medium leek, chopped

1 lb. carrots, chopped

1 granny smith apple, chopped

3 cups broth

Additional milk or broth as needed

salt and pepper

3 tbsp. minced mint, optional
=Directions=

== Step 1 ==
Heat oil in large pot over medium high heat.  Saute onion and leek until onion is translucent, about 4 minutes.

== Step 2 ==
Mix in carrots and apple and tightly cover pot.  Reduce heat and cook until vegetables and fruit give up most of their juices, about 8-10 minutes.  Add broth.  Cover and cook until carrots are very soft, about 30 minutes.

== Step 3 ==
Let soup sit uncovered about 20 minutes to let cool slightly.  Puree soup in a blender.  If soup is too thick, and additional broth or milk as needed. Season with salt and pepper.  Garnish with mint if desired.