Vegan Cauliflower Queso Soup
Ingredients
- 1 medium head of cauliflower
- 1/2 cup of cashews
- 1/2 of a yellow bell pepper
- 1 small sweet onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1-2 green chilies (seeded for less heat)
- 5 cups of water
- 1/2 tsp salt
Additions
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup jalapeños with brine
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp white miso paste
- 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp tapioca starch
- Salt to taste
Preparation
Roughly chop cleaned cauliflower, bell pepper and onion, and add them to a large pot with the cashews, garlic cloves, chili(s), salt and water.
Bring to a boil, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Once soft, add everything to a blender, including all other remaining ingredients, and blend until smooth. Season to taste with additional salt if needed after blending.
Add soup back to the pot, and bring to a simmer again, stirring continuously. The tapioca starch will help thicken the soup and turn it slightly cheesy gooey.
Tips
Serve with lots of toppings and some homemade baked chips, and enjoy!