Cashew Carrot Ginger Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons peeled and grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon cumin
• ¼ teaspoon allspice
• ¼ teaspoon ground anise or fennel seed
• 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; or bagged baby carrots
• 4 cups water or vegetable stock
• ¾ cup toasted cashews
• 1 cup coconut milk