carrot-ginger-yam-coconut soup

quite the title but it is quite the soup; a perfect way to ease into fall. This soup has rich creamy flavor (without  cream). This can also be made in a slow cooker.

serves 6
Ingredients:
2 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces (or 2lb baby carrots)
1 large yam, peeled and chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 tsp minced ginger
2 tsp curry powder
4 cups unsalted vegetable stock
14 oz coconut milk
salt

1. Place carrots, yam, onion, ginger, and curry powder into large pot or slow cooker.
2. Pour in vegetable stock.
3. Bring to boil then lower heat and simmer about 1-11/2 hour (until veggies are soft), or cook in slow cooker on low 6-8 hours.
4. Allow to cool slightly then puree in blender adding coconut milk. Return to pot and reheat. Add salt to taste.