3/4 cup raw cashews
1 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery ribs, diced
4 tablespoons all purpose flour (gluten free if needed)
4 cups vegetable broth
15 ounce can hearts of palm, drained and chopped
1 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
Vegan Bacon, optional (see instruction #6 for options)