Heart Healthy Carrot Soup | Low Sodium & Low Cholesterol

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sliced shallots
• 2 lbs diced carrots
• 1 cup carrot juice
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 sprig thyme
• 1/4 tsp orange zest
• Black pepper to taste
• 1/2 nonfat plain Greek yogurt (gluten free if needed)
• 3 Tbsp coconut powder or 1 tsp coconut extract
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh mint
• 1 Tbsp honey
• Mint leaves plus orange slices, for garnish