Vegan Cauliflower Soup with Sausage and Kale Recipe - PureWow

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw cashews
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for finishing
• 2 large leeks—washed, trimmed and diced (white and light green parts only)
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 20 ounces cauliflower, cut into small-medium florets
• 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 to 2 cups water
• 3 to 4 ounces kale (2 to 3 large handfuls)
• 10 to 14 ounces vegan sausage
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
• Chopped fresh thyme and parsley, to garnish (optional)