Drain the water from the sauce pan and add the potatoes, carrots and cashews to a blender as well as all the ingredients, MINUS THE SALSA, above. Blend on high until well combined. Add a splash of water or two if it's too thick.
1 cup raw cashews, 1 small potato, 1 carrot, 6 pickled jalapeno slices, 3 tablespoons pickled jalapeno brine, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ⅓ cup nutritional yeast, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 cups water