Ingredients:

1 small onion, diced
1 medium potato, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
1½ c water
1 stick celery, diced
1 T olive oil
2 T raw cashews, ground
½ t salt
2 t Massel beef style powder

Method:

1. Fry onion in the oil.

2. Add all other ingredients, except the cashews, and cook till vegetables are soft.
   (Alternatively, omit Step 1 and cook onion and oil with other ingredients.)

3. Whiz cashews in blender.

4. Add all other ingredients to blender.

5. Whiz again till smooth. (Or use a stick blender for this step.)   If too thick, add a little hot water.

6. Check for seasoning.