"Creamy and cozy Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup is like a hug in a bowl. A whole food, plant-based copycat of Panera's Broccoli Cheddar Soup...."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup raw cashews (soaked 4+ hours)
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1 tablespoon vegan butter or olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes ((optional))
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1 small onion, diced
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1 pound Yukon gold or russet potatoes (peeled and cubed, about 4 cups, or 3-4 medium-sized potatoes)
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2 carrots (peeled and chopped)
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6 cups vegetable broth
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1/2 cup nutritional yeast
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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juice of 1/2 lemon
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4 cups broccoli (chopped into small florets)
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vegan cheddar-style shreds ((we like Follow Your Heart or Violife))