Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
• 1 tbsp grated, ginger
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 6 or 7 large carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 can chicken stock
• 2 cans water
• salt

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over a medium, add onions and let soften until translucent.
2. Add garlic and ginger and cook for a few minutes.
3. Add carrots and sweet potato and roast for 5 minutes.
4. Add stock and water, cover and cook for 15 minutes or until tender.
5. Remove from heat and puree in a blender until smooth.
6. Add salt to taste.
7. Top with croutons (optional).