INGREDIENTS
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½ cup raw cashews, soaked in warm water for at least 20 minutes
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½ cup hot water
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1 cup reduced sodium vegetable broth
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1 clove garlic
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1 large onion, thinly sliced
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1-2 carrots, julienned (or medium bell pepper, diced)
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1½ cups cooked chickpeas (or one 15-ounce can, rinsed and drained)
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1 bunch kale, central stems removed and leaves thinly sliced, or a 10oz package of chopped kale or other hardy greens
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1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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½ teaspoon salt
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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2 to 4 tablespoons fresh basil or cilantro, minced (optional)