Summer Tomato Bisque

Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients: 1 cup vegetable broth

¼ cup raw cashews

2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon oregano

1½ teaspoons onion powder

½ teaspoon basil

1½ teaspoons salt

1 29-ounce tomato puree

2 Tablespoons agave nectar

Directions:

Blend cashews and broth in blender until creamy smooth.

Add remaining ingredients and blend until well mixed.

Chill until ready to serve.

Quick Tips: With a high-powered blender, combine all ingredients with cashews. Whiz until smooth.

Variations: Serve warm or chilled. Pour into a medium kettle and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until desired temperature is reached. Can also keep a high-power blender running until desired temperature is reached.

Nutritional Facts per 1-cup: Calories 127 Fat 5 g Sodium 765 mg Carbohydrates 19 g Fiber 3 g Protein 5 g Calcium 40 mg Iron 3 mg Potassium 667 mg Phosphorus 133 mg

Grocery List: _____ vegetable broth, organic _____ raw cashews _____ nutritional yeast _____ garlic powder _____ onion powder _____ oregano powder _____ basil, dried _____ Celtic salt _____ tomato puree _____ agave nectar

This recipe is from "The 'Meat and Potatoes' of Plant-Based Cuisine cookbook." This cookbook is in the process of being published but you can get a PDF copy for $25 Here.

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