Celery, Fennel & Cashew Soup

Ingredients

• —1 onion
• —2 ribs celery
• —1 fennel bulb
• —1 rounded cup cashews
• —3–4 cups vegetable stock
• —1–2 tablespoons olive oil
• —Salt and black pepper

Directions

1. 1.Roughly chop the onion, celery, and fennel.
2. 2.Heat the olive oil in a pot and add the vegetables. Cook over medium-high heat until softened, letting the onion brown slightly at the edges.
3. 3.Season with salt and pepper, then add enough stock to just cover the vegetables (about ½ inch above). Bring to a boil.
4. 4.Let it simmer for about 10 minutes, until everything is tender.
5. 5.Turn off the heat and add the cashews. Let it sit a few minutes to soften and cool slightly.
6. 6.Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.