Foryoueats: Fully Loaded Vegan Baked Potato Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower, split in half
• 2 large (or 3 medium) russet potatoes, about 1 1/4 pounds total
• 3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
• 3 tablespoons coconut or palm oil or vegetable shortening
• 1 large leek, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 6 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts reserved separately
• 4 medium cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 chipotle pepper packed in adobo sauce, finely chopped, plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
• 1 cup roasted cashews
• 1 quart almond or cashew milk
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
• Up to 2 cups Hearty Vegetable Stock or water
• 1 bunch minced fresh chives
• 1 recipe chopped Crispy Vegan Mushroom "Bacon" , for serving
• 1 cup steamed broccoli florets, for serving
• Vegan sour cream, for serving (if desired)
• Extra-virgin olive oil, for serving