Carrot Coconut Soup

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 medium yellow onions, diced
• 6 pounds carrots, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 quarts vegetable broth or chicken broth
• 3 13.5-ounce cans unsweetened coconut milk, well stirred
• 1/4 cup peeled and minced fresh ginger
• Salt and ground white pepper
• 2 cups slivered almonds, toasted
• 2 medium baguettes
• Paprika (optional)
• 1 recipe Curried Beet (recipe below)
• Creme Fraiche
• 4 tablespoons roasted and pureed beet
• 1 tablespoon curry powder

1. In the stockpot, heat the oil over medium-high heat and saute the onions until soft, about 7 minutes.
2. Add the carrots and saute until they start to soften, 10 to 15 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and continue to cook for 2 to 3 more minutes, stirring frequently.
4. Reduce the heat so the mixture doesn't scorch.
5. Add the broth, coconut milk, and ginger and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the carrots are very soft.
7. Puree with an immersion blender until silky smooth.
8. Season with salt and pepper.
9. Include one quarter of the almonds, bread, and creme fraiche.
10. TO SERVE
11. Reheat and garnish with toasted almonds, a dollop of creme fraiche, and a dusting of paprika, if desired.
12. Serve the bread alongside.

olive oil, yellow onions, carrots, garlic, vegetable broth, coconut milk, fresh ginger, salt, slivered almonds, baguettes, paprika, fraiche, curry powder

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/carrot-coconut-soup (may not work)