Golden Turmeric Vegetable Soup With Cashews and Curry Spices

Ingredients:

• 1 medium sweet potato peeled and chopped
• 2 large carrots chopped
• 1/4 head of cauliflower
• 1/2 large white onion chopped
• 2 large garlic cloves
• 1 cup of raw cashews
• 1 apple, chopped
• 2 cups of butternut squash chunks (frozen or fresh)
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder
• 1 tablespoon of red curry paste (available at Whole Foods)
• 2 teaspoons of sea salt or to taste
• black pepper to taste
• dash of nutmeg
• lemon juice from 1/2 of a large lemon
• 4 cups of water or vegetable broth

Directions:

1. In a large pot add the olive oil, cashews and vegetables.
2. Cover with a lid a sauté until soft, stirring occasionally.
3. Then add the spices and the water or broth.
4. Blend everything in large blender or food processor, until smooth.