Ginger Carrot Soup

Name: Ginger Carrot Soup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup chopped sweet onion; 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 2 pounds carrots, peeled and chopped into even pieces; 1 medium russet potato, peeled and chopped; 4 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock for vegetarian version; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1 1/3 cups plain yogurt; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme; 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, plus more for seasoning