Cream of Broccoli Soup

Adapted from Eating Vegan

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 tablespoons vegetable margarine
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 1 bunch broccoli, chopped
• 4 tablespoons whole wheat flour
• 1 cup rice milk
• 3 cups water
• 1 1/2 vegetable bouillon cubes
• salt and pepper to taste

METHOD:

• Sauté garlic, onion and celery in vegetable margarine
• Add in flour and stir until browned to make a roux
• Add rice milk, water, bouillon cubes and broccoli
• Bring to a boil, stirring frequently
• Cook until broccoli is soft and mixture is rich and creamy
• Cool and blend in batches until smooth