Homemade Carrot Ginger Soup

INGREDIENTS

3 tbsp

olive oil (regular, can substitute the same amount unsalted butter or coconut oil)

2 cloves

fresh garlic (chopped)

1 lb

carrots (peeled, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces, about 6-7 large carrots)

1 cup

yellow onion (peeled, chopped)

1 cup

celery (washed, chopped)

1 tsp

Kosher salt

1 tsp

ground ginger (you can substitute 1 tablespoon fresh, minced ginger)

2 cups

vegetable stock (you can substitute chicken stock or bone broth, if not vegan)

2 cups

water

freshly ground black pepper (for serving, amount to taste )