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Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or parsley
• 5 cups chopped carrots
• 2 cups water
• 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, "no-chicken" broth (see Note) or vegetable broth
• ½ cup half-and-half (optional)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground pepper to taste