Ghandi Soupyield 2 cups

ingredients:

4 c young carrots (coarsely chopped)2 c yellow onion (coarsely chopped)1 clove garlic (minced)2 T fresh ginger (finely grated)1 T fresh turmeric (finely grated)1 T white miso¼ c olive oil3 T white rice2 t lemon juicezest from one lemon2 t salt½ t white pepper

-in a large saucepan heat olive oil over medium heat-add onion and sauté until golden but not brown-add garlic, ginger, turmeric and rice stirring frequently for 5 minutes-add carrots, miso, salt and water and simmer, covered until carrots are tender (about 20 minutes)-transfer contents to a blender-puree, strain and return to saucepan-add lemon juice, zest and white pepper and simmer for 10 minutes-adjust seasoning and serve with toasted croutons