Carrot Raisin Soup

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Gibson Estate in Quinlan, Texas in 1981.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 1 tablespoon safflower oil
 * 4 carrots grated
 * 1 medium white onion chopped
 * 4 cups vegetable stock
 * 6 ounce can tomato paste
 * 1 tablespoon soy sauce
 * ½ teaspoon thyme
 * ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
 * ¼ teaspoon black pepper
 * ½ cup raisins

Directions

 * 1) In 5 quart soup pot heat the oil then stir in carrots and onion and sauté until tender then add remaining ingredients, increase heat and cover.
 * 2) When mixture reaches a boil reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 5 minutes.