Vegetable Soup with Basil Cream

For the soup
10 fl oz boiling water
2 carrots, grated
1 orange, juice only
1 handful fresh herbs, chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp white wine
½ onion, diced
For the basil-flavoured cream
4 fl oz heavy cream
2 tbsp basil, finely chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Method
1. Place all the soup ingredients into a medium saucepan, bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 8-10 minutes.
2. To make the basil cream, whip the heavy cream until thick. Add the basil and season to taste.
3. To serve, pour the soup into a bowl, and spoon the basil cream on top, to garnish.