Vegan Queso Dip

2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 cup peeled and grated potato (1 small)
5 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt, more to taste
1 cup raw unsalted cashews (If you have a high speed blender no need to soak these beforehand, but may be soaked in water for 4 hours to soften)
1 ½ cups water
¼ cup nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon cholula
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
⅔ cup organic chunky salsa

**Recipe adapted from www.cookieandkate.com**