Tomato Soup

Serves 6
Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 medium onion
• 2 28 oz cans crushed tomatoes or 2 lbs whole tomatoes, chopped
• 1 small head of cauliflower, chopped
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 tbs nutritional yeast flakes
• 1/2 to 1 cup of water
• 1/2 cup cashews soaked hot water
• Fresh chopped basil for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. add olive oil to  a large pot and heat over medium to high flame. 
2. Add your onions and sauté until translucent and then add garlic, basil, oregano and salt and sauté a couple of more minutes while moving it around with a spatula or spoon. 
3. Add the crushed tomatoes and cauliflower. Bring to a boil and let simmer vigorously for around 25 minutes. 
4. Meanwhile blend the cashews and water in a blender until smooth. 
5. Blend the soup in a blender or using an emersion blender.
6. Add the smooth cashew and nutritional yeast.
7. Simmer on low for another 10 - 15 minutes .
8. If the soup is too thick for your taste you can add more water.
9. Ladle soup into bowls and drizzle with olive oil and chopped basil if desired.