CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP

olive oil

1 onion , chopped

2 cloves garlic , chopped

4 stalks celery , chopped

salt & pepper

4 cups broccoli

4c  veggie broth

3 tablespoons flour

2 cups almond milk (plain, not vanilla)

Directions:

1. Sauté onion, garlic and celery in olive oil until tender.

2. Add salt & pepper, broccoli and broth; cover and cook for 20 minutes.

3. Let soup cool, then purée *

4. Return to heat.

5. Mix together flour & almond milk, then add to soup.

Serve warm with bread!

* I used my immersion blender, but in the past I’ve transferred it in batches to the food processor, left the chute open and covered with a towel while blending.