Creamy Carrot Soup with Scallions and Poppy Seeds

I was fearful this recipe would be creamy and rich and horrible for our arteries (from Food and Wine), but it's actually pretty tame. (I did not peel the carrots and think it was not noticeable) The reviews mention that it's kind of bland and I agree that it needs quite a bit of salt and maybe cayenne if you are daring. This would be a great starter for guests as it won't offend anyone's pallet and it is light enough that it won't take up too much belly room. 

I would be careful not to add too many green onions to anyone's soup