Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup - Sarah's Vegan Kitchen

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegan butter or olive oil
• 1 white or yellow onion (diced)
• 2-4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes (or about 3-4 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and cubed)
• 2 medium carrots (peeled and diced or grates)
• 2 stalks celery (diced)
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 4 cups broccoli (chopped into small florets)
• 3/4 cup raw cashews (soaked 4+ hours or boiled 10 minutes)
• juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt (more to taste)
• vegan cheddar-style shreds ((we like Follow Your Heart or Violife))
• fresh scallions or chives