This soup will warm up your heart.

Doshic Notes Vata : Pacifies/reduces the dosha Pitta : Pacifies/reduces the dosha Kapha : Can imbalance, use low-fat options on the milk and less ghee

You can leave this soup chunky or use the food processor to mix it.

INGREDIENTS

2 Tbs. Ghee 1 leek, sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 sweet onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 2 tbs. curry powder

1 tsp. cumin seeds crushed 1/2 tsp. Himalayan pink salt 1 sweet winter squash, de-seeded and cubed 1 sweet potato, cubed 4 to 5 curry leaves 1 cup coconut milk Black pepper, to taste

Top with fresh cilantro and pumpkin seeds (optional)

PREPARATION

Sauté the leek, garlic, onion, and bell pepper in the olive ghee until the onion is translucent, 8 – 10 minutes.

Stir in the sweet potato, squash, curry leaves, salt, cumin and curry powder. Add water just to cover and bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered 20 – 25 minutes until the squash is tender.

Add the milk, stir, and heat to just below boiling. Then stir in fresh-ground black pepper, top with cilantro and pumpkin seeds to taste and serve.