Vegan Potato Leek Soup

Creamy and deeply satisfying, this Vegan Potato Leek Soup is pure comfort in a bowl. Including a big handful of kale adds a punch of color, texture, and nutrition. With a flavor that is reminiscent of Irish colcannon, you can't go wrong with this cozy soup. Best of all? It's ready in just 30 minutes.

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil (can use a few more tablespoons of water if you don't use oil)
• 3 large leeks white and light green parts only, roughly chopped
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 3 cups vegetable broth or stock
• 2 cups russet potatoes peeled and chopped into bite-size pieces
• ½ teaspoons salt
• ½ teaspoons pepper
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• 1.5 cups kale stems removed and chopped
• ½ cup cashews soaked in hot water for 10 mins, then rinsed
• ½ cup water
• Scallions for topping