Carrot Ginger Soup with Oregano Croutons

This Carrot Ginger Soup with Oregano Croutons is the perfect mid-Winter Vegan soup! Granny smith apples, fresh ginger and thyme add wonderful layers of flavor and the oregano croutons make it extra special.

Soup:
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and chopped
1 large onion, diced
1 ½ pounds carrots, peeled and chopped (about 5 cups)
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger root (do not grate)
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 ¼ teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
6 cups vegetable broth, such as Imagine No-Chicken
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Croutons:
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
4 cups cubed day-old whole-grain crusty bread

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