Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Name: Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small sweet onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium russet potato, peeled and chopped; 3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped; 1/2 cup raw cashews; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1/2 cup nutritional yeast; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1-2 cups water, as needed (see instructions); 4 cups broccoli, finely chopped; 2 cups shredded vegan cheddar cheese (I used Violife, optional)