Step 1

Melt the butter in a large pot on medium heat.

Step 2

Stir in the onions & garlic. Cook for 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Add the flour and mix well, until the flour is fully incorporated, creating a roux.

Step 4

Whisk in the vegetable broth and rice milk until roux is completely incorporated.

Step 5

Bring mixture to a boil.

Step 6

Bring soup back to medium heat and add broccoli & carrots. Cook for 10 minutes.

Step 7

Add cheddar cheese (we love Follow Your Heart) and stir until cheese is completely melted.

Step 8

Remove about 1/4 of the soup from the pot and place it in a high speed blender. Blend until creamy. Add back to the pot and stir well.

Step 9

Add salt and pepper to taste and enjoy! We love to add croutons or bread to the soup when serving.