1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium yellow onion, diced

1 medium carrot, diced

4 celery stalks, diced

6 garlic cloves, minced

4 cups vegetable broth

2 cups water (or more vegetable broth)

1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, peeled & cut into 1-inch cubes

1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets

1 cup raw cashews

2 teaspoons kosher salt + more to taste

1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper + more to taste

3 tablespoons nutritional yeast

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

2 bay leaves ⠀