Curried Carrot Soup

Speaking of soups that husbands don't like.... here's one of my absolute favorites! Jake wouldn't eat it if it was the last thing on earth :-D It's very unique in flavor... I love it and thought I should pass it on. We have it for lunch when he's at work :-)

Curried Carrot Soup

2 TBSP Olive Oil
1 Large Onion
4 tsp Curry Powder
1 TBSP ginger
3 lbs carrots chopped coarsely
2 cans chicken broth (14 oz ea.)
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 c. water
1 c. half & half (I have used milk in the past)
4 c. water

Heat oil, add onion and saute until tender. Add curry & ginger. Add carrots, broth, salt, and 2 c. of water. Heat to boiling over high, reduce to low; cover and simmer until tender. Cool slightly. Slightly puree 1/4 at a time; return to pot. Stir in half & half and 4 c. of water. Heat through without boiling.