Sweet Dreams Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Boil the potato in 2 cups of water until tender, about 15 minutes.
2. 2
   Drain, save the broth, and set the potato aside.
3. 3
   Melt the butter in a soup pot on medium heat.
4. 4
   Add the leek, half the carrots, the ginger, thyme, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
5. 5
   Saute for 5 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon.
6. 6
   Add the celery, the remaining carrots, the cooked potato, and the potato broth.
7. 7
   Add 1 cup water, and stir.
8. 8
   Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until the carrots are tender, about 20 minutes.
9. 9
   In a blender or a bowl, blend or mash 2 cups of the soup with the milk until thick and silky smooth.
10. 10
    Return the blended soup to the soup pot, and stir.
11. 11
    Ladle into bowls and garnish.