Ingredients

1tbspoil

1onion,small, diced

2lbscarrots,peeled and chopped

1rib celery ,sliced

2tspgarlic,minced

1½tspginger ,minced

1½tspsalt

½tsppaprika

¼tspblack pepper

3cupslow sodium chicken broth

⅓cupheavy cream

Preparation

In a medium soup pot, add oil, onion, carrots, and celery and cook over medium-high heat until onion is lightly browned.

Add garlic, ginger, salt, paprika, and pepper and cook and stir for 1 minute.

Add chicken broth and stir. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until carrots are tender.

Puree with an immersion blender or transfer to a blender that can process hot liquids and stir in cream. Serve.