Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped sweet or yellow onion
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic (, 2-3 cloves, depending on size)
  • your favorite oil for sautéing (,or use broth if oil free)
  • ¼ cup fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (, can use diced or whole too since you will be blending it)
  • 4 cups veggie broth (, low sodium if needed)
  • 1/2 cup cashews ((see note))
  • 1- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt (, taste and add more if needed)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instruction

  • Sauté the carrots, celery, onion and garlic in a pan over medium heat using oil (or veggie broth) until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the basil, oregano, thyme and smoked paprika and cook a few more minutes. Allow to cool a bit.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients into a blender, then add the sautéed veggies. Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
  • If your blender is able to, you can blend it until hot and serve right away.
  • You can also transfer it to a pot and cook 5-10 minutes, or until hot, and serve.