That's it, stick a fork in me and call me a vegan....

So I was feeling sorry for myself earlier today since I wanted some cheese but just hate the idea of having dairy.  I was thinking about all of the cheesy soups that I will never have again and while I could have some if I wanted to, I just choose not to at this time.

So...  one thing led to another.... If you know me, I don't allow myself to feel down for very long.  I went to the kitchen and started cooking some vegan soup.

I did not have a recipe I was just grabbing things from the fridge in a frenzy.....  When all was said and done...  I had the most wonderful tasting cheezy soup (and 100% vegan).  Seriously.... there are no words for how ridonkulous this soup is.  Who knows, maybe it's not that good and I was just really craving soup.  Who cares that its 90 some degrees outside...soup is YUM.

So here's what I think I added

5-7 red potatoes diced (skins on)
1/2 cup onion
2 carrots chopped (I didn't peel these either...)
3 garlic cloves
1 box of liquid not chicken broth (vegan)

3/4 cup of nutritional yeast
1/4 cup of pine nuts
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
2 green onions chopped
1-2 tsp Himalayan salt
1 1/2 tbs ground pepper
1 tsp ground mustard (spice)
1/2 tsp of peperika
1/2 cup of beer (optional)

Add the first 5 ingredients to a pot and cook over a medium heat.  Take pine nuts and about 1/2 cup of the broth (from the pot) and blend in a blender to a creamy consistency.  Add all remaining ingredients to the pot, including the pine nut blend and cover for about 10-15 minutes until veggies are soft. 

Now be very careful for the next part.  If you have a hand held immersion blender, you can use that to blend the soup.  If you are like me and don't own one then put half of mixture into a blender and blend until smooth.  Repeat this step for the other half unless you like a chunky soup.

Then put mixtures back into pot and cook for a couple minutes.

Then devour that mass of yumminess without guilt!  So yummy!!!

Please do let me know if you make it.  I can't wait for the kids to try it when they have lunch tomorrow ( I made it when they were sleeping).

Seriously...  If you love cheesy soup....  you should like this...

Rock on people....  no need to enjoy in moderation....  Gobble it all down at one time...  SUPER YUM!!!

Since I came up with this recipe off the top of my head, I really have a boost of confidence for making new recipes.  Although, I may not have time since I might just eat this all day everyday lol...