Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup

This morning I was craving a Broccoli Cheese stuffed spud. But could I create a good vegan broccoli cheese soup? I decided to try... and the answer is "Yes!" And it's perfect!!!! I'm not sure if anyone would even be able to tell that this is vegan.

2 Tbsp. butter substitute
1 Not Chick'n bullion cube
1 1/2 cups cashews
4 cups water
1/4 of a red or yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup nutritional yeast
1/2 cup Daiya shredded cheese
1 head of broccoli - chopped
Dash of garlic powder
Dash of onion powder
Salt to taste

Heat the butter and bullion cube in a large pot. In a high speed blender blend the cashews, water, bell pepper and nutritional yeast. Add to pot along with spices and Daiya cheese and simmer. Steam chopped broccoli and add to soup. Serve topped with Daiya shreds.

*It will thicken up as it cooks, but if you prefer it even thicker just add a bit of flour. :)