broccoli potatoe soup

inspired by http://www.holycowvegan.net/ 's soup recipe!
this woman is my go to for trying new vegan dishes

makes plenty for about 4/5 people
* you need a blender or some sort for this soup

ingredients

1 tsp canola oil
1/2 onion sliced
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp red chili powder (optional)
4-5 cloves of garlic, sliced thin
2 cups broccoli florets
3 gold potatoes, diced and boiled (so do them first)
1 cup peas
2 cups water
1.4 cup almond milk (soy milk is fine too or anything else at hand)

how to

1. heat oil in a saucepan, add onion- cook till their soft
2. add garlic
3. add chili powder, pepper and stir
4. add broccoli, cook till tender
5. add in the peas, stir till their soft, then add the water and bring it to a boil
6. add the cooked potatoes and salt to taste
7. take the saucepan off the heat and transfer the ingredients into a blender until it is smooth
8. transfer the puree back into the saucepan- reheat it & add the almond/soy milk
9. check the taste! enough salt?