Spiced Carrot Soup with Cilantro Crema

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2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cups chopped onions

6 cloves garlic, chopped

2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger, divided

2 tablespoons ground cardamom

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

3 pounds carrots, washed, unpeeled, roughly chopped

1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled, roughly chopped

Water, as needed

1 cup fresh orange juice

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 cup creme fraiche

1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped