Vegan Tomato Basil Soup - Oryana

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 2 16-oz cans diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped, plus more for garnish
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked overnight or several hours, drained
• 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt