Vegan Potato Corn Chowder

Serves: 4
Yields: 10 cups

1/2 cup raw cashews

Soak cashews in water for 30 minutes.

1/2 cup water

Add cashews, water to vitamix, blend until completely smooth.

Soup

2 tbsp oil
1 cup onion, chopped

Press sauté on instant pot, let the pot get for 2 minutes. Add oil, once the oil is hot, add onion, sauté for 5 minutes.

1 tbsp garlic, grated

Add garlic, sauté for 30 seconds.

1 cup carrots, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped

Add carrots, celery, sauté for 2 more minutes. Press the cancel button.

6 cups potato (2 pounds), chopped

2 cups frozen corn, defrosted
1 bay leaf
1 tsp dried thyme
1 and 1/2 tsp salt
2  tsp black pepper powder
4 cups water

Add potatoes, corn, bay leaf, thyme, salt, black pepper powder, water to the instant pot, stir to combine. Close the lid, press the manual button and set the timer for 4 minutes.

Once 4 minutes is up, quick release the pressure by turning the valve. Once the pressure is released, remove the lid.

Pour in the cashew cream and stir the soup to combine and enjoy.

Taste Note: Tastes AWESOME
Source: veggiessavetheday