CREAMY CARROT SOUP

Make a comforting starter or lunch in no time with our easy, creamy, carrot soup, topped with garlicky seeded croutons. Quick and simple, it takes just 30 minutes to make

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½ tbsp oil

1 onion, sliced

1 celery stick, sliced

3 garlic cloves

2 crushed and 1 left whole

1 kg carrots, thinly sliced

1.5 litre hot veg or chicken stock

½ small bunch of thyme

2 thick slices sourdough

1tbsp mixed seeds

1tbsp chopped parsley

1½ tbsp double cream, plus extra to serve (optional)