Vegan Panera Bread Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe

Used this recipe and veganized it.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon earth balance margarine
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup earth balance margarine
1/4 cup flour
2 cups plain soy milk
2 cups vegan chicken stock or bouillon
1/4 to 3/4 cup nutritional yeast (to taste)
1/2 pound fresh broccoli
1 cup carrots, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg


Directions:

Saute onion in margarine. Set aside. Cook margarine and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Stir constantly and slowly add the soy milk (this is called making a roux). Add the vegan chicken stock whisking all the time. Simmer for 20 minutes.

Add the broccoli, carrots and onions. Cook over low heat until the veggies are tender for 20-25 minutes. Add salt and pepper. The soup should be thickened by now. Pour in batches into blender and puree. Return to pot over low heat , stir in the nutmeg and serve.