Ginger and Honey Carrot Soup

Nothing masks the flavor of sweet carrots in this popular soup: no cream or egg enrichment. No broth even. Basic ingredients carrots, fresh ginger, honey, and water are responsible for this soup's magnificent color and flavor.

In addition to being easy to make, this can be served hot or chilled advantageous for the busy cook. If you're serving it cold, add a splash of fresh orange juice for a fresh citrus taste. You can spice it up a bit, too, depending upon how well your refrigerator is stocked with what we call "accents": Stir in a teaspoon of harissa, the Tunisian (not Moroccan, although it is used there, too) hot chili sauce, just before serving. Failing that, you can add a spoonful of chipotle chile salsa, something we have on tap frequently. If you don't have either of those and you like a touch of heat, add hot salsa from the jar.