Creamed Cauliflower Soup - Key Lime Coconut

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower (cut into florets)
• 6 green onions (cut into 1-inch lengths, about 1 cup)
• 1 bay leaf
• 3/4 cup sliced almonds (divided in half to make two groups of almonds)
• 3-3/4 cups vegetable broth, (divided into 2-1/2 cups & 1-1/4 cups)
• 1/2 cup plant-based milk (I used unsweetened almond milk)
• salt & pepper (to taste)