"Creamy" Carrot Bisque

== Ingredients ==
* 1 onion, chopped
* 2 stalks celery, chopped
* 5 cups carrots, cut into ⅛" rounds
* 4 cups pure water or veggie stock
* 1 tsp soy sauce
* ½ tsp dried bouquet garni
* ½ tsp dried basil
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* any other herbs you'd like (for spicy soup, try curry or cumin; for a more savory soup, try parsley, tarragon or dill)
== Directions ==
# Place all vegetables into a large soup pot with the water or stock.
# Bring to a boil.
# Add the soy sauce and herbs.
# Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 10–15 minutes until the carrots are tender.
# Remove 1½ cups of the carrots from the soup and set aside.
# Strain the remaining soup, reserving the broth, and puree the veggies in a blender or food processor.
# Recombine the reserved carrots, broth and puree.
# Stir well and bring to a boil.
# Add any other seasonings to taste.
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