*** This recipe is online at http://orthodoxkitchen.com/recipes/creamy-carrot-soup/ *** ======================== Creamy Carrot Soup ======================== Serves 6-8 Ingredients ----------- 2 lbs. carrots (peeled and diced) 1 large onion (chopped) 4 garlic cloves (minced) 2 tbsp. curry powder salt, to taste black pepper, to taste 3 cups water 1 32 oz can coconut milk 1 tbsp. brown sugar Instructions ------------ Fry the onions and carrots in some vegetable oil for 5-10 minutes, until the onions begin to soften. Add the garlic, curry powder, salt and pepper. Fry for a minute or two longer. Add the water, cover, bring to a boil, and simmer until the carrots are very tender (if they're not cooked enough the soup will not be creamy). Add the coconut milk and bring back to a boil. Remove from heat, and use an immersion blender to puree the soup, or use a blender or food processor, working in batches. Taste for seasonings, and serve.