Carrot Ginger Soup

Ingredients

• 0 3 lbs carrots
• 0 1 onion (optional)
• 0 5-10 cloves garlic (optional)
• 0 ¼ cup fresh ginger (cut into small chunks)
• 0 1 jalapeno (optional)
• 0 2 quarts of low-sodium vegetable stock
• 0 ¼-½ cup honey or agave nectar (vegan option)
• 0 Salt and pepper
• 0 ¼ tsp cinnamon
• 0 ⅛ tsp cayenne
• 0 ½-1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk (both are optional)
• 0 Vegetable base (to taste)