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Made with healthy carrots and onions, we love that this soup gets it’s creaminess from oats. This would be a perfect meal for anyone on a cleansing diet or really for any night of the week. Warm up with a tasty orange bowlful of nutritious goodness!

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Creamy Carrot Soup (serves 2)
Oats are the magical ingredient in this soup. They give the soup a texture it wouldn't otherwise have and also impart a lot of creamy flavor without using actual cream. This soup also whips up in an instant.

Ingredients:
1 lb carrots, peeled and sliced
1 small onion, diced
1/4 cup instant oats
1/2 cup Earth Balance® Organic Soy Milk
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp allspice
salt and pepper - to taste (optional)

Directions:
In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of water, carrots, onion and oats over high heat. Bring to a boil then reduce to medium. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until oats are cooked and carrots are fork-tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender, in batches if necessary, and blend with Earth Balance® Organic Soy Milk until smooth and creamy. Add extra water or Soy Milk if needed. Return soup to sauce pan and add spices. Gently reheat and add salt and pepper to taste if desired.

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