Winter Carrot Soup

• 1 tablespoon safflower oil
• 4 carrots, grated
• 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, 2/3 cup
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 12 teaspoon thyme
• 14 teaspoon cumin, Ground
• 14 teaspoon black pepper

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

safflower oil, carrots, onion, vegetable stock, tomato paste, soy sauce, thyme, cumin, black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/winter-carrot-soup-6858 (may not work)