Carrot Soup
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb (about 4–5) carrots, peeled and sliced
4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
½ teaspoon salt (more to taste)
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon ground ginger or 1 teaspoon fresh grated (optional)
½ cup cream or coconut milk (optional)
fresh parsley or chives (optional garnish)
Instructions:
1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion and cook until soft.
3. Add garlic and carrots and stir a minute.
4. Pour in stock, salt, pepper, and ginger.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until carrots are very tender.
6. Use a blender or stick blender to puree the soup until smooth.
7. Stir in cream or coconut milk if using; heat through.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning.
9. Serve warm with parsley or chives on top.