Carrot Ginger Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup chopped yellow onions
• 3 garlic cloves , smashed
• 2 heaping cups chopped carrots
• 1½ teaspoons grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 3 to 4 cups vegetable broth
• Sea salt
• fresh black pepper
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• coconut milk for garnish , optional
• dollops of sour cream, or Greek yogurt for garnish, optional