Cream of Broccoli Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 head of broccoli
• 1 medium onion, quartered
• 1 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 c vegetable broth or water
• 1/4 c unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 c soy milk*
• 2 T soy sauce
• 2 tsp. basil
• Salt and pepper* to taste

Preparation:

1. Cut the broccoli into florets and slice about one-fourth of the top of each stem
2. Reserve 1 cup of florets.
3. Put the broccoli, onion, garlic and broth or water in a large saucepan.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium heat and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
5. Put all the ingredients into a food processor and add the flour.
6. Process until smooth. Return the soup to the saucepan; add the remaining ingredients and the florets.
7. Cook over medium heat until the soup thickens and is heated through.

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