Caramelized Carrot Soup

Ingredients

• 12 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped
• 6 celery stalks, coarsely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup heavy cream, optional
• 3 tablespoons honey
• Chopped chives, for serving