Creamy Eggplant Tomato Soup

medium-size eggplant, diced into 1” cubes

large tomatoes, cored and diced

yellow onion, roughly chopped

garlic cloves

extra virgin olive oil

salt & pepper,

raw cashews, soaked overnight

and 1/2 cup vegetable broth

tamari or soy sauce (optional)

fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried

fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried