Broccoli Soup Vegan

Directions

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   1.Peel broccoli stems. Chop stems and florets into small pieces.
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   2.Place broccoli into stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender.
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   3.With a slotted spoon, remove one cup of broccoli florets. Set aside.
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   4.Place remaining broccoli, liquid, parsley, thyme, rosemary, and salt in blender or put solids through a foodmill, or mash and strain. Puree until smooth. Set aside.
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   5.White sauce: Heat the olive oil in the soup pan. Add the flour and cook on low for ten minutes. Stir in rice milk with a whisk, bring to a boil then simmer till thickened, stirring constantly with the whisk. This is important - otherwise your sauce will be lumpy. If that happens, blend it or put it through a seive.
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   6.Stir in broccoli puree and florets. Adjust salt if needed, and grate pepper in to taste.
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   7.Heat gently (don't boil). Serve immediately.