Potato Jalapeño Soup

INGREDIENTS

250 g (2 ) small yellow onion, peeled, cut into large chunks
3 medium garlic cloves, peeled
60 g (1 ) medium carrot, ends trimmed, cut into large chunks
85 g (6 ) jalapeño, or green bell pepper, halved, seeded if desired
200 g (1 ) medium russet potato, cut into 2" chunks
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, optional
½ teaspoon Maldon salt, optional
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, optional
120 ml (½ cup) cashew milk, or milk of choice
480 ml (2 cups) vegetable stock

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Place onions, garlic, jalapeños, carrot and potato into a large mixing bowl and drizzle with oil. Mix to coat well and pour onto a parchment-lined sheet tray.
3. Roast in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until all vegetables are fork tender. Remove and let cool for 10 minutes.
4. Add roasted vegetables, seasonings, milk and vegetable stock to the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
5. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 1 minute or until desired consistency is reached. Serve immediately.