Norene Gilletz's Carrot And Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 slice fresh ginger, peeled (about 1 tbsp)
• 1 large onion, cut in chunks
• 1-2 stalks celery, cut in chunks
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 lbs carrots, cut in chunks (4 cups)
• 2 medium sweet potatoes
• 1 medium potato
• 8 cups water or vegetable broth
• 2 tsp salt (or to taste)
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp fresh basil
• 2 tbsp fresh dill
• 1-2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (or to taste)
• 1-2 tbsp honey (or to taste)
• sprigs of fresh dill for garnish (optional)