(Vegetarian) Creamy Black-eyed Pea Soup

1/4 cup cashews soaked 24 hours
1/4 cup celery, thin sliced
1/4 cup carrot, thin sliced
1/2 cup onion, thin sliced
One cup potatoes, sliced
Soak your cashews 24 hours
One cup, Black Eyed Peas
Vegetable broth
Salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon thyme
Indian fennel seeds, optional