5 c Water 5 c Carrot slices 1 cl Garlic; minced 1 sm Onion; chopped 2 ea Stalks celery; sliced 2 lg Leeks; sliced and soaked 2 ts Dried basil 1/4 ts Dried sage 1/4 ts Dried thyme 1 tb Miso; red or white -OR 1 veg. bouillon 1 ts Sweet butter Bring water to boil. Add ingredients except butter in order given. Cover and bring to boil. Simmer 20 mins or until veggies are soft. Remove 1/2c carrots with slotted spoon. Puree remaining ingredients in blender. Return to heat. Add reserved carrots and buter. Reheat and serve. Garnish with 3T sour cream and 1T chives, if desired.
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