Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 cup onion, diced
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1/4 cup celery, diced
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4 cups water
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2/3 cup raw cashews
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2 tablespoons vegan chicken seasoning (I use McKay's vegan chicken seasoning) or 2 tablespoons vegetable stock powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/4 teaspoon celery salt
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1/8 cup carrot, shredded
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1 1/2 cups fresh broccoli (Choose ONE) or 1 1/2 cups fresh asparagus (Choose ONE)
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2/3 cup fresh broccoli (same vegetable as selected above) or 2/3 cup fresh asparagus (same vegetable as selected above)
Instructions
- Steam 1 1/2 cups vegetables in a small amount of water until cooked.
- Place steamed vegetables in blender and blend until smooth. Place blended vegetables in a small bowl.
- Pour olive oil in the bottom of a 2-quart saucepan and saute onion, celery, and carrot.
- Add 3 cups of water to saucepan and bring to a slow boil. Add blended vegetables and 2/3 cup of chopped fresh vegetables. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Place cashews, 1 cup of water and seasonings in blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Slowly add to soup and bring to a boil. Serve.