Broccoli Potato "Secret Bean" Soup

Broccoli Potato "Secret Bean" Soup
(Makes 4 servings)

Ingredients:

4 cups fresh or frozen broccoli, cooked
(microwave about 5 min. in a microwave safe container with a few tablespoons of water until cooked)

10-15 small new potatoes, unpeeled and diced into small cubes - boiled until tender about 10 min.

1 can of Great Northern Beans, drained
2 cups plain soy milk
1/2 white or yellow onion, diced
1/2 c. finely chopped Kale
Salt and pepper to taste
2-4 TBSP Garlic, chopped
1 TBSP Olive Oil
2 TBSP Nutritional Yeast (optional)


Preparation:

In a large soup pot, heat oil and garlic, onion and kale, fry a few minutes

In a blender (Vitamix) blend the 2 c. soymilk and can of beans
Blend until smooth and creamy

Add to soup pot of garlic/onion/kale mixture

Stir in broccoli and potatoes

If soup is too chunky, ladle out some soup back into the blender and blend, then add back to pot.

Ladle into bowls and top with Bacon Bits or Croutons just before serving.

Serve with a salad and a good crusty whole grain bread, like Italian or French loaf.