Ingredients
2 cups organic raw cashews1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 medium onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups vegetable broth, divided1 tablespoon nutritional yeast Paprika, optional
Preparation
Rinse cashews in cold water; drain. Place in a large bowl; add enough water to cover by 3 in. Cover and let stand overnight.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-6 minutes. Add garlic, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Add 1-1/2 cups broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer.
Drain and rinse cashews, discarding liquid. Add cashews to skillet; heat through. Transfer mixture to a blender. Add nutritional yeast; cover and process until pureed, adding enough remaining broth to achieve desired consistency. If desired, sprinkle with paprika.
