Creamy Thai Carrot Soup with Basil

Name: Creamy Thai Carrot Soup with Basil
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp coconut or olive oil; 1/2 large yellow onion ((chopped)); 3 cloves garlic ((diced)); 1 pound carrots ((scrubbed or peeled // chopped // 1 pound yields ~4 cups)); 1 healthy pinch each salt and pepper; 2 cups veggie stock; 2 cups water; 1/3 cup creamy or crunchy salted natural peanut butter (use less for a less intense PB flavor); 2 tsp chili garlic sauce ((use less for less spice)); Fresh basil, cilantro, or mint; Full-fat coconut milk or coconut cream; Brown sugar or agave nectar (sub honey if not vegan); Sriracha hot sauce