Heat a large pot on a medium heat and spray well with 1kcal spray..
Top, tail and roughly the carrots - no need to peel them.
Roughly chop the onion and garlic too.
Add the carrots, onion and garlic to the pot, season with salt and sauté for 5 minutes until onions are starting to soften and carrots are starting to colour.
Pour in the stock and bring to the boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until carrots are tender.
Allow to cool slightly and blend until smooth.
Add the freshly chopped parsley, taste and season as required.