Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Name: Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Ingredients; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 medium carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups vegetable broth; 2 cups unsweetened plant milk (cashew or oat work best); 6 cups fresh broccoli florets; 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed; 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked for 30 minutes; 1/2 cup nutritional yeast; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric (for color); 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped