Simple Carrot Ginger Soup

Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons peeled and finely chopped ginger root (a microplane really helps here) - can use more ginger if you like it spicy
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 chucks
- salt & fresh pepper

Directions:
- heat olive oil in large stock pot over medium heat
- add onion, ginger and garlic - saute for 5-10 minutes
- add the stock and carrots
- heat to boiling and reduce heat and simmer uncovered over medium heat until the carrots are very tender, around 30 minutes
- puree the soup in a blender (in batches) or use an immersion blender
- season with salt and pepper to desired taste