Carrot Ginger Soup

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp avocado or olive oil

• 6-7 large carrots (peeled and sliced thin)

• 2 cups yellow onion (chopped)

• 1 tsp Salt

• 1 tsp minced ginger

• 2 cups vegetable stock

• 2 cups water

• Strips of orange zest from 1 orange

• Chopped chives, parsley or hemp seeds for garnish (optional)

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. 

2. Add the onions and carrots, stirring occasionally about 5 to 8 minutes. Do not let the onions or carrots brown. Sprinkle a teaspoon of salt over the carrots and onions as they cook.

3. Add stock, water, ginger, orange zest and bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until the carrots soften, about 20 minutes.

4. Remove the strips of orange zest and pour the soup into a blender and purée until completely smooth.