Creamy Vegan Clam Chowder

Name: Creamy Vegan Clam Chowder
Ingredients: 3/4 cup raw cashews; 1-1/4 cups unsweetened coconut milk; 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 1-inch square of dried kombu seaweed; 3 heaping cups cauliflower florets (bite-sized); 2 Tablespoons vegan butter,; 1 large onion, diced; 12 ounces baby bella mushrooms, (cut into 1/4-inch slices); 3 celery stalks, diced; 3 carrots, cut into 1/4-inch half moons; 3 medium potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan sea salt; 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, (or 1 Tablespoon of fresh thyme leaves); 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley