Recipe: Winter Carrot Soup

Title: Winter Carrot Soup
Categories: Soups, Vegetables
Servings: 5

1 tb Safflower Oil
4 x Carrots, Grated
1 md Onion, Chopped
4 c Vegetable Stock
6 oz Tomato Paste
1 tb Soy Sauce
1/2 ts Thyme
1/4 ts Ground Cumin
1/4 ts Black Pepper

GARNISH: scallion curls or Herbed Garlic Croutons (optional). In Dutch oven
or 4-5 qt saucepan, heat oil. Stir in carrots and onion; saute until
tender, about 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, increase heat, and
cover. When mixture reaches a boil, reduce heat to med and simmer for about
5 minutes. Top with garnish if desired. VARIATIONS: - add 1/2 cup
raisins-cook soup until they are plump & tender. - add 1/2 cup chopped
apple, simmering until tender. - add 1/2 cup cooked brown rice or 1/2 cup
raw cashews.