"Creamy" Carrot Bisque

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Ingredients

 * 1 onion, chopped
 * 2 stalks celery, chopped
 * 5 cups carrots, cut into 1/8" rounds
 * 4 cups pure water or veggie stock
 * 1 tsp soy sauce
 * 1/2 tsp dried bouquet garni
 * 1/2 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 1 1/2 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.