Golden Milk Soup

Portions: 8  Total Time: 45 minutes  

INGREDIENTS

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 head cauliflower, chopped 
• 3-4 medium carrots, chopped
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 cup raw cashews
• 3 cloves garlic. minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger or 1 teaspoon dried ginger
• 1 tablespoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• 4 cups vegetable broth 
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Optional: 1 tablespoon red curry paste

INSTRUCTION

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.  In a large bowl add all chickpeas, ½ of the cubed sweet potatoes and ½ of the cauliflower. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper. Stir to get everything coated well and transfer to a baking tray. Place into the oven for 20 – 25 min then set aside.
2. Heat a large pot over medium heat and add remaining 2 tablespoon oil and allow to heat up. Add the remaining sweet potatoes and cauliflower, along with carrots, onions, cashews, and garlic. Cook for 6 – 8 minutes stirring every few minutes until onions are softened and ingredients are fragrant.
3. Stir in the ginger, turmeric, curry paste, salt, pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cook for 1 – 2 minutes to toast, careful not to burn the spices. Add vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to simmer cover and cook until ingredients are easily pierced with a fork (~10-15 mins).
4. In batches, transfer the soup into a blender and blend until ingredients are creamy in consistency. Add lemon juice. Stir until well combined. 
5. Pour soup into bowls and top with your roasted chickpeas and vegetables. Serve with toasted bread if desired. Enjoy! 

BENEFITS

Inflammation is like your body’s superhero response to different challenges, whether it’s a small burn, a tumble from a bike, or even eating too many carbs or encountering toxins. It’s your body’s way of fighting off potential harm. While some inflammation is good for our immune system, too much can lead to chronic diseases.That’s where a balanced plant strong diet comes in. To help keep inflammation in check, it’s essential to eat foods that are like superheroes for your body too – full of antioxidants and things that boost your immune system. Take our golden milk soup, for example. It’s not just delicious; it’s packed with anti-inflammatory turmeric and other antioxidants that helps your immune system. So, by enjoying meals like this, you’re not just satisfying hunger; you’re also giving your body a boost to stay healthy and happy.