Vegan Carrot and Ginger Soup with Orange - The Pesky Vegan

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 large onion, roughly chopped
• 5-6 large carrots, peeled and cubed ((approx. 1.3 lb / 600 g))
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger ((approx. 1½-inch piece))
• 5 cups (1.2 litres) vegan stock
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ((plus more to taste))
• 1 orange, half the zest and all the juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley or coriander, to serve ((optional))