"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

 * 1) Place all vegetables into a large soup pot with the water or stock.
 * 2) Bring to a boil.
 * 3) Add the soy sauce and herbs.
 * 4) Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 10–15 minutes until the carrots are tender.
 * 5) Remove 1½ cups of the carrots from the soup and set aside.
 * 6) Strain the remaining soup, reserving the broth, and puree the veggies in a blender or food processor.
 * 7) Recombine the reserved carrots, broth and puree.
 * 8) Stir well and bring to a boil.
 * 9) Add any other seasonings to taste.