Name: Carrot Ginger Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs carrots (peeled and chopped); 1 sweet potato (about 8 ounces, peeled and chopped); 1 sweet onion (chopped); 3 cloves garlic; 1 fresh ginger piece ((3/4 inch), peeled and sliced); 1 tsp smoked paprika; 2 bay leaves; 6 cups vegetable stock (plus more if needed); Kosher salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves; 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice; 1/3 cup heavy cream; 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional)