Winter Carrot Soup

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Title: Winter Carrot Soup
Categories: Soups/stews, Vegetables
Yield: 5 servings

1 tb Safflower oil 1 tb Soy sauce
4 x Carrots, grated 1/2 ts Thyme
1 x Med Onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1/4 ts Ground Cumin
4 c Vegetable stock 1/4 ts Black Pepper
6 oz Can Tomato Paste (2/3 cup)

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.

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