Hoff's Chik'N Paprikash Soup

Hoff's Chik'N Paprikash Soup
Yields: 10 cups
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free

Ingredients:

• 4 cups Veggie Broth
• 3 1/2 cups of Water + 1/2 cup of Water
• 1 cup Jasmine Rice
• 8 oz. Seitan
• 1 15 oz. can Tomato Sauce
• 1/2 cup Cashews
• 1/2 Lemon
• 1 medium Sweet Onion (chopped)
• 2 Garlic Cloves (chopped)
• 2 tbsp. Arrowroot
• 1 tbsp. Paprika
• 1 tsp. Sea Salt

Directions:

1. In a large stock pot, sautee Onion, adding Garlic at the very end to prevent burning
2. Meanwhile, cut Seitan into bite size pieces & add to pot to brown slightly
3. Blend Cashews & 1/2 cup of Water, juice from Lemon in a Vitamix or high power blender to create "Sour Cream"
4. Add Veggie Broth, 3 1/2 cups of Water, Tomato Sauce, Rice & Seasonings to pot
5. Bring to a boil, reduce to low heat
6. Dissolve Arrowroot with a little cold water & add to soup
7. Stir in Sour Cream
8. Cook on low & covered for 15-30 minutes or until Rice is cooked