Cozy Hearty Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe for Chilly Days - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 4 cups (950 ml) vegetable broth
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or oat milk
• 1 cup raw cashews (soaked in hot water for 15 minutes and drained)
• 2 tbsps olive oil or vegan butter
• ⅓ cup nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp turmeric (optional, for color)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley or chives (optional)
• Vegan shredded cheese (optional)
• Croutons (optional)