Creamy Avocado-Broccoflower Soup

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 3 cups broccoflower florets
• 1 small avocado, peeled and pitted
• 1 green bell pepper, cored and seeded
• 1 red bell pepper, cored and seeded
• 1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• coarse sea salt

Directions:

1. In a medium stockpot, heat the vegetable broth over medium heat but do not boil.
2. Add the onion and broccoflower and warm for several minutes.
3. Remove the pot from the heat and transfer the soup to a blender. Add the avocado, bell peppers, and celery and puree until the soup is creamy (add more water or broth if desired).
4. Add the turmeric, cumin, and basil and season with salt. Re-blend and serve warm.