Vegan Corn Chowder

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup raw cashews ((*See Note))
• 3/4 cup water (+ more for soaking cashews)
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil ((or preferred oil))
• 1 medium yellow onion (, diced)
• 2 celery stalks (, diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (, minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper ((optional))
• 1/2 cup dry white wine ((optional))
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 1/2 cups vegetable broth (, low sodium )
• 2 large yukon gold potatoes (, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon sea salt (, more to taste)
• Fresh cracked pepper (, to taste)
• 4 cups fresh corn (, cut off kernels from 4 corn cobs (frozen can be used))
• 1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ((optional))

Nutrition (per serving)