Red Lentil Tomato Bisque - Laura's Vegan Table

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1/2 cup red lentils
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 1/2 cups strained tomatoes
• 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon salt (depending on the saltiness of the vegetable stock you use)
• parsley or microgreens for garnish (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups raw cashews (soaked in hot water for 15 minutes, then drained)
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt