Soup Weather, Carrot-Ginger Style

So, it's been cooling off here in Ottawa. Saturday and Sunday were ickily humid, but yesterday - yesterday's weather was perfect. I love the fall so much - not least of all because I can cozy up with a delicious bowl of soup. Ever since picking up an immersion blender, the idea of blended soups has gotten MUCH less daunting.

Love it. Use it all the time.

Yesterday I made an amazing carrot ginger soup, from Eat, Live, Run. Seriously, try it. I'm on my own for dinner tonight, so I may have to make more (the hubbub ate the leftovers), because it is just that good.

Plus, I now have a bag of shallots I need to use up. Anyone have suggestions on what to do with them?