Creamy blender soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 5 carrots, sliced
• A thumb of fresh ginger, grated
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can white beans, drained
• Salt and pepper
• A swirl of coconut milk to finish (optional)

Method

1. 1

   Warm the oil in a pot and soften the onion for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the carrots, ginger and broth. Simmer for 15 minutes, until the carrots are soft.

3. 3

   Add the beans. Let the soup cool for a few minutes, then blend until silky, with the lid vented.

4. 4

   Season with salt and pepper and finish with a swirl of coconut milk.