Vegan Broccoli “Cheddar” Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 large shallot, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup carrots, shredded or diced + 3/4 cup carrots, matchstick or shredded
• 1 cup russet potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 cup cauliflower, chopped
• 2 1/2 cups + 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 cup raw cashews
• 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup warm water
• toppings: parsley, croutons, coconut cream, black pepper