French Chestnut Soup - Laura's Vegan Table

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegan butter
• 6 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 12-15 ounce jar of cooked chestnuts
• 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 3/4 cups vegan milk creamer or cashew heavy cream (recipe below)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup cooked white beans (optional)
• 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked in hot water for 15 minutes
• 1 cup water