Ingredients

  • 2 cups butternut squash
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons vegan chicken seasoning (you can use your own chicken seasoning, but I use McKay's vegan chicken seasoning)
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups potatoes, diced
  • 1/8 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 cup cashew pieces
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • nutmeg, to garnish
  • chives, chopped to garnish

Method

  • Wash squash and cut in half lengthwise. Scrape out the seeds and pulp. Lay cut sides down in baking dish side by side. Add water until it covers 1/2 inch in the bottom of the dish.
  • Cover dish. Bake at 350 F until squash is soft. Scoop sqash out using a spoon. Mash butternut squash, then set aside.
  • In a large pot, saute onions in a little water until soft.
  • Add to pot mock or regular chicken seasoning, 2 cups water, potato, and thyme. Cook until potato is soft.
  • Place hot mixture into a blender, and blend until smooth. Return mixture to pot.
  • Place cashews and 2 cups water into the blender. Blend until it becomes a very smooth milk.
  • Add cashew milk and squash to pot. Add salt to taste.
  • Heat over low temperature, stirring occasionally, until desired temperature is achieved. Garnish with nutmeg and chives and serve immediately.