Carrot Ginger Soup

What you'll need

• 2 lbscarrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 tablespoonsolive oil
• 1/2yellow onion, diced
• 1 tablespoonfresh ginger, grated
• 2 clovesgarlic, minced
• 4 cupsvegetable broth
• 1/2 cupcoconut milk (optional)
• to taste salt and black pepper

Let's cook

1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onion for 4-5 minutes until softened.
2. 2Add the ginger and garlic, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. 3Add the carrots and broth, then bring to a boil.
4. 4Reduce heat and simmer for 18-20 minutes, until the carrots are very tender.
5. 5Blend the soup with an immersion blender until smooth, or carefully in batches in a countertop blender.
6. 6Stir in coconut milk if using, season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.