Carrot Satay Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups chicken stock
3 cups carrots, sliced
1 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons gingerroot, grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup mascarpone cheese, softened
3 tablespoons peanut butter, smooth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
sesame seeds, toasted, to use as garnish

Preparation

Combine the first 9 ingredients in a 3 1/2 - 4 quart slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low heat for 5-6 hours, or on high heat for 2 1/2 - 3 hours, or until vegetables are tender.
Add the next 3 ingredients. Blend thoroughly with a hand blender until the mixture is smooth.
Pour into 6 individual bowls and garnish each serving with toasted sesame seeds.