Cheeseless Broccoli Cheese Soup

1 Preheat oven to 400 and chop broccoli into florets.  Place on a roasting pan lined with parchment paper and place in the oven for 20 minutes.
2 In a blender add all the ingredients except spices, butter and garlic. Blend until smooth. (Add veggie broth in last and add as much as the blender will allow)
3 In a large pot add butter and garlic and sauté until fragrant or 2-3 minutes
4 Add cheese sauce into garlic as well as any remaining broth and then add spices
5 Once broccoli is lightly brown finely chop or blend until you get consistency you want.
6 Add broccoli to the cheese sauce and mix. Let the soup heat up. You can allow to simmer if you want it a little bite thicker.
7 Ready to serve! Serves about 4-6. Optional toppings: extra cheese, parmesan, crackers, croutons, or yogurt