Carrot Ginger Soup

I'm not going to lie, there was a time in my life where I've said I HATED ginger. I even threw a fit at a pub in Boston for putting Asian Coleslaw on my plate and made them take it off.
However, I've recently grown to like it. I've been drinking hot lemon water with ginger and honey and the taste is growing on me.
So while deciding what soups to make for the week, I decided to come up with a carrot ginger soup. Something that I used to turn my nose up at when coming across on menus.
Soups are great to make a big batch of on Sunday to have for the week. For the last several weeks I've been making at least one soup a week and it's made eating clean muc easier.

Carrot Ginger Soup

2 lbs of carrots, peeled and chopped in about 1 inch sections
1 medium onion, diced
1 tsp of fresh ginger, peeled and coarsley chopped
2 stalks of celery, chopped (leaves too)
1 clove of garlic, peeled and coarsley chopped
1 tsp coconut oil
2 quarts of water, vegetable stock, or chicken stock
1 tsp sea salt
1/4 cup yogurt
1/2 tsp pepper


Heat a large sauce pan over medium high heat.  Melt coconut oil in pan and add onions, carrots, and celery.  Once those have cooked for about 5 minutes, add the ginger and garlic.

Cook for another 5 minutes, making sure the garlic doesn't burn.  Crank the heat to high and add the liquid.  I used Better Than Boullion.  I put 4 tsps into 2 quarts of water, stir, and add to the hot pan. 

Bring the soup to a boil and add salt.  Once the soup comes to a rapid boil, turn head down to medium low.

Let the soup simmer for 25 minutes, uncovered.  Must be uncovered so the liquid condenses.  Take off burner and puree with an immersion blender.  If you don't have one, let it cool a bit and puree in a blender. 

Once pureed add the yogurt and pepper and stir until totally combined.  You can use any kind of yogurt you have.  I would use plain greek or a flavor that complements it.  I love Butterworks Farm yogurt and happened to have a tub of maple.  Added a nice hint of maple and sweet to the soup.  Don't be afraid to experiement!  That's how I always find my favorite recipes.  Try adding different root vegetables, spices, etc.