Paleo Creamy Spinach Soup [Vegan]

3/4 lb. frozen spinach
1 c. coconut milk or almond milk
1 c. low sodium organic vegetable broth (We use Pacific brand)
1/4 medium onion
4 cloves fresh garlic
1/2" fresh ginger (optional)
2 T. hemp protein powder (optional)
1 T. extra virgin olive oil
1 t. San-J low sodium wheat free tamari (optional)

Seasonings:
sea salt and pepper
crushed red pepper
oregano
Italian seasoning
garlic powder
gluten free, dairy free Mediterranean seasoning mix

Garnish:
chopped red onion
2 sun dried tomatoes, chopped fine

Keep about half of the spinach and a handful of chopped onion separate from the blender for a chunkier soup; I added my whole spinach and onion directly to my bowl and microwaved it about 2 minutes until the spinach was hot.

Combine everything else in the Vitamix (or your blender) on high for 6-8 minutes or until smooth. Pour into serving bowls with the reserved whole spinach and chopped onion. If the soup is not hot enough, you can warm it up in the microwave or on the stove top until steaming.