Carrot Orange Ginger Soup - Yay! For Food

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 ½ lb. (680 g) carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 large celery rib, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced
• 2-inch fresh ginger, sliced
• 1 tbsp orange zest
• 1 cup fresh orange juice (about 2 large navel oranges)
• 4 cups vegetable broth (low sodium)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• ¼ cup whipped coconut cream (or sour cream, or plain yogurt if not vegan)
• ¼ cup fresh parsley (or cilantro), chopped