Tomato Bisque(Vegan) Recipe

Directions:

1. Place a large stockpot over medium heat. Sprinkle the bottom with a pinch of salt and heat for 1 minute. Add the margarine and stir until melted, being careful not to let it burn. This will create a nonstick effect. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and continue cooking and stirring for 2 minutes.
2. Add the stock, tomatoes along with juice, parsley, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add cashew cream and continue to simmer(do not boil) for about 10 minutes.
3. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Working in batches, pour the soup into a blender, cover the lid with a towel(the hot liquid might overflow) and blend on high speed for a few minutes, until very smooth. Pour the soup through a fine mesh sieve.
4. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with parsley. Enjoy!