Szechuan Carrot Soup Recipe

• 1 tsp vegetable oil
• 1 med onion, minced
• 1 stalk celery, minced
• 1 x clove garlic, finely minced
• 3 c. chicken stock
• 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut in
• 1 x length fresh gingerroot, (3/4 inch) peeled
•     and sliced
• 1 tsp dry red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. peanut butter
• 2 tsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 c. skim lowfat milk
•     Salt and freshly grnd black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 c. lowfat sour cream
• 2 Tbsp. heavy cream

Directions