Cream Of Fresh Vegetable Soup (Vegan!)

• 1 1/2 1 1/2 cups fresh broccoli (Choose ONE) or 1 1/2 cups fresh asparagus (Choose ONE)
• 2/3 2/3 cup fresh broccoli (same vegetable as selected above) or 2/3 cup fresh asparagus (same vegetable as selected above)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 1/4 cup celery, diced
• 1/8 cup carrot, shredded
• 4 cups water
• 2/3 cup raw cashews
• 2 tablespoons vegan chicken seasoning (I use McKay's vegan chicken seasoning) or 2 tablespoons vegetable stock powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon celery salt

1. Steam 1 1/2 cups vegetables in a small amount of water until cooked.
2. Place steamed vegetables in blender and blend until smooth. Place blended vegetables in a small bowl.
3. Pour olive oil in the bottom of a 2-quart saucepan and saute onion, celery, and carrot.
4. Add 3 cups of water to saucepan and bring to a slow boil. Add blended vegetables and 2/3 cup of chopped fresh vegetables. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Place cashews, 1 cup of water and seasonings in blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
6. Slowly add to soup and bring to a boil. Serve.

fresh broccoli, fresh broccoli, olive oil, onion, celery, carrot, water, cashews, chicken seasoning, salt, onion powder, celery salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cream-of-fresh-vegetable-soup-vegan-252213 (may not work)