5 c  Water
5 c  Carrot slices
1 cl Garlic; minced
1 sm Onion; chopped
2    Stalks celery; sliced
2 lg Leeks; sliced and soaked
2 ts Dried basil
1/4 ts Dried sage
1/4 ts Dried thyme
1 tb Miso; red or white
-OR 1 veg. bouillon
1 ts Sweet butter

Bring water to boil. Add ingredients except butter in order given.

Cover and bring to boil. Simmer 20 mins or until veggies are soft.

Remove 1/2c carrots with slotted spoon.

Puree remaining ingredients in blender. Return to heat. Add reserved
carrots and buter. Reheat and serve.

Garnish with 3T sour cream and 1T chives, if desired.