Cream Of Asparagus Soup (vegan)

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 bunch asparagus (frozen works fine)
• 1 large onion, sliced in large slices
• 1 -5 clove garlic
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup unbleached flour
• 2 1/2 cups soymilk
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce or 2 tablespoons tamari
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 chop the asparagus (if using frozen, steam or microwave it a little first), reserving the tips.
• 2 put the asparagus, onion, garlic and broth in a large saucepan.
• 3 bring to a boil, then reduce to medium heat and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
• 4 put contents of saucepan into blender.
• 5 add the flour, soy milk, soy sauce and basil.
• 6 process until smooth.
• 7 return the soup to the saucepan and add the asparagus tips.
• 8 cook over medium heat until the soup thickens and is heated through.
• 9 season to taste with salt and fresh cracked pepper and serve.