Cream of Spinach Soup (Vegan)

• 1 cup onion, minced
• 14 cup scallion, chopped
• 14 cup apple juice
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 cups spinach, chopped
• 14 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 14 cup celery, chopped
• 4 cups of very garlicky broth (posted separately, or other garlic broth)
• 13 cup rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 14 teaspoon dried thyme
• 14 teaspoon white pepper

1. In a 3 qt saucepan over medium high heat, saute the onions and scallions in the apple juice and oil for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Add the spinach, parsley and celery.
3. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally Add the broth, oats, salt, thyme and pepper.
4. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium.
5. cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Remove from the heat.
7. Let the soup cool for 10 minutes.
8. Working in batches, puree in a blender until thick and smooth.
9. Return to the pot.
10. Reheat and serve.

onion, scallion, apple juice, olive oil, spinach, fresh parsley, celery, broth, rolled oats, salt, thyme, white pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cream-of-spinach-soup-vegan-24701 (may not work)