Creamy Not-Clam Chowder
[Vegan]

For the Soup Base:

• 1 cup raw cashews, soaked
• 2 medium red potatoes, cubed
• 1/2 cup plain soy creamer
• 1 cup plain soy milk
• 1 cup fresh water
• 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
• 1/2 small yellow onion, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon kelp granule seasoning (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon powdered garlic
• 1 lemon, juiced
• A splash of liquid smoke

For the Mushroom Confit:

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 10 ounces Shiitake mushrooms, cut small
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 small yellow onion, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• A splash of liquid smoke
• A dash of kosher salt