Carrot Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 pounds carrots, peeled and chopped
• 6 cups vegetable stock
• 2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice