carrots, peeled, cut in 1-2 inch sections • ribs celery, 1/2 inch slice • onion, rough chop • russet potato, peeled, 2 inch cubes • garlic, crushed • inch section peeled ginger root, finely grated • olive oil • several shakes of red pepper flakes • chicken stock/broth, regular salt • cashews, roasted, salted • flour • half and half