1/2 cup raw almonds (peeled / soaked)
1 1/2 cups water (or vegetable broth)
1 extra large russett potato (or two small) (about 3 cups sliced potato)
1/4 - 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
1/8 tsp fine black pepper
1/2 - 1 tsp salt (to taste - more salt will be needed if you use water instead of veggie broth)
1/2 tsp garlic (optional)
a few dashes of cayenne or some chili powder (touch of heat is nice!)

Garnish: (recipes below)
(optional) savory bits + caramelized onion (omit 'bits' if you need a soy or gluten free option)
roasted cheezy mini potatoes
parsley or chives, chopped

Mini Cheezy Potatoes:
1 cup diced mini potatoes (blue, red and yellow used)
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1-2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
S&P to taste

Protein bits:
1/2 cup chopped tempeh bacon OR 1 vegan sausage (spicy chipotle flavor used)
1/3 cup sweet yellow onion, chopped