Easy Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb broccoli
• 1 medium onion, quartered
• 1 garlic clove
• 2 cups vegetable broth or water
• 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 cups soymilk
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons basil
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Cut the broccoli into florets and slice about one-fourth of the top of each stem.

2. 2

   Reserve 1 cup of florets.

3. 3

   Put the broccoli, onion, garlic, and broth or water in a large saucepan

4. 4

   Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium heat and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Put all the ingredients into a food processor and add the flour.

6. 6

   Process until smooth.

7. 7

   Return the soup to the saucepan; add the remaining ingredients and the florets.

8. 8

   Cook over medium heat until the soup thickens and is heated through.

9. 9

   Season to taste with the salt and pepper and serve.