Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 2 cups chopped carrots
  • 3 stalks celery with leaves, chopped
  • 1 white onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 whole star anise pods
  • 6 1/3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup stemmed and chopped carrot tops
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste (optional)

Method

  • Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and star anise; cook and stir until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour in vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
  • Stir carrot tops, basil, and tarragon into the pot; simmer until wilted, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Discard star anise before serving.