Honey Carrot Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 2 leeks, sliced

• 2 cloves of garlic, minced

• 2 pounds carrots, chopped

• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

• 2 teaspoons Busy Bee Raw Honey

• 1 bay leaf

• pinch of dried chilli flakes

• 1.5 quarts of vegetable stock

• sour cream, yogurt or cream, for serving

DIRECTIONS

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Add the leeks and garlic to the pan, and cook for 3 mins, until they start to soften.

Add the carrots, ginger, honey, chilli and bay leaf; then cook for 2 mins.

Pour in the stock, bring to a boil, and simmer for 30 mins.

Blend the soup, return to a clean pan and season to taste.

When ready to serve, heat to a simmer and top with a swirl of cream or yogurt and any fresh herbs, if desired.