Creamy Broccoli Soup

Makes ~4 Servings

Required Equipment: Food processor

Ingredients: 

• 1-1.5 lb or ~8 cups chopped broccoli (fresh or frozen)

• ~4 cloves garlic, peeled and cut in half

• 1/2-1 tsp salt, more to taste 

• 2-4 cups vegetable broth

• 1 can (or 1.5 cups) white beans  

• Black pepper to taste

• 2 tsp miso paste, optional 

• Optional: Up to 1 cup unflavored, unsweetened soymilk (to boost the protein)

• *Optional but recommemded: ½ cup onion (white or yellow), chopped 

Directions 

1. In soup pan, sauté chopped onion in small amount of oil for several minutes (if using, otherwise skip to next step)

2. Add 2 cups broth, salt and chopped broccoli and garlic; boil for several minutes, broccoli will steam.

3. Place beans, miso paste (if using) and boiled broccoli/broth mix into food processor, pulse to preferred consistency (I recommend leaving a small amount of texture)

4. Pour back into soup pot, add more broth (and soymilk, if using) to reach desired consistency

5. Add black pepper, add more salt, to taste

*If you do not want to use onions, you can use a small amount of onion powder OR omit altogether

Serve with whole grain toast, crackers, or pita bread, and a side of fruit!