Vegan Creamy Tomato Soup - Oryana

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup potato starch
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 28-oz cans diced tomatoes
• 3/4 cup plain coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon agave or maple syrup
• sea salt and white pepper to taste