Spiced Carrot Orange Soup

Description
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Cunningham Estate in Seven Points, Texas in 1999.
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Ingredients

 * 2 pounds carrots thinly sliced
 * 2 tablespoons peanut oil
 * 2 cups chopped white onions
 * 2 large celery stalks diced
 * 4 cups water
 * 1½ cups fresh orange juice
 * ¼ cup dry white wine
 * 1 teaspoon cumin
 * 1 teaspoon coriander
 * 1 teaspoon ginger
 * ½ teaspoon nutmeg
 * 1 cup soymilk
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 * 3 tablespoons freshly minced parsley
 * 3 tablespoons minced scallions

Directions
Reserve And Set Aside 1/2-Pound carrots. Heat oil in Large Soup PotThen Saut? onions And celery Until Golden. Add All RemainingIngredients Except Reserved carrots. Bring to a Boil Then Cover AndSimmer Over Moderate Heat Until Vegetables Are Tender. Puree UntilSmooth Then Return to Low Heat And Simmer 20 Minutes. Let StandSeveral Hours Before Serving. Just Before Serving Steam ReservedCarrots Until Tender And Stir Into Soup.