Carrot Ginger Soup

Ingredients

4 tsp olive oil 1 lb carrots, peeled & diced 4 oz yellow onion, diced 4 oz sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 6 cups vegetable stock 2 tsp garlic, minced 2 Tbsp ginger, minced 2 tsp thyme 2 Tbsp honey 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook carrots, onions, and sweet potatoes in olive oil until the carrots and sweet potatoes begin to caramelize.

2. Add minced garlic and ginger and cook for only a minute.

3. Add vegetable stock, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Continue simmering until carrots and sweet potatoes are soft.

4. Add contents of the pot to a blender along with thyme, honey, salt, pepper, and purée until smooth and silky.

Note: Carrots are loaded with vitamin A and beta-carotene and are a great source of fiber. Ginger has long been used for its numerous health benefits, including helping to fight the flu and common cold, reducing nausea, and aiding digestion.

Tip: You can also use an immersion blender and blend the soup in the same pot.