Flavorful Crock-Pot Carrot-Ginger Soup

FLAVORFUL CROCK-POT CARROT-GINGER SOUP
2 lbs. fresh carrots, ends trimmed and cut into 1” slices
6 green onions, chopped
3 T. minced garlic
3 T. chopped fresh ginger
1 t. curry powder
2 ½ c. chicken broth
2 c. water
½ c. heavy cream
Salt, black pepper
Plain yogurt, optional
Fresh chopped parsley, optional
½ lb. peeled, deveined cooked shrimp, chopped

1. Combine carrots, green onions, garlic, ginger, curry, broth and 2 c. water in crock pot.
2. Cover and cook on LOW until carrots are tender, 6-8 hours.
3. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4. With a hand-held immersion blender, puree soup.
5. Stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper.
6. Cover and cook on LOW until heated through, 15-20 minutes.
7. Ladle hot soup into bowls.
8. Top with dollop of yogurt, sprinkle of parsley and place shrimp right on top and serve.