Carrot Soup

Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Saute onion and celery until they start to soften, about 5 minutes. Add carrots and garlic and cook another few minutes. Add the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Simmer vegetables for 30 minutes.

Add cilantro. Using a stick blender, puree vegetables until soup is smooth. Season with salt (start with 1 teaspoon and add more to taste) and black pepper. Just before serving, add lime juice. Top each serving with cheese.