Ingredients
½ cup raw cashews (whole or halves)
2 cups boiling water
2 teaspoons vegetable oil like avocado or canola
1 small yellow onion, diced
5 cups vegetable broth (more if needed)
2 small russet or red potatoes, peeled and diced
1 (10-ounce) package frozen sweet peas
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ - ½ cup fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice (more to taste)
Salt & pepper to taste
Garnish
Finely chopped mint leaves
Croutons, optional
Vegan sour cream, optional
Directions
1
Soak cashews in boiling water for one hour. Drain & set aside.
2
In a medium soup pot, cook onions in oil over medium-low heat until soft.
3
Add vegetable broth, potatoes, frozen peas, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil.
4
When the potatoes and peas are soft (30 – 45 minutes), turn off the heat. Cool for about 10 minutes and then place everything into a blender along with the cashews and fresh mint. Pulse until smooth and creamy. Return to pot. Add more broth or water if too thick.
5
Before serving, stir in fresh lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.
6
Garnish with finely chopped mint leaves, croutons, and vegan sour cream, if desired.