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title: Creamy golden soup
description: Creamy, dairy-free golden soup boasts anti-inflammatory properties thanks to turmeric, ginger and cinnamon, and it’s packed with nourishing ingredients.
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# [Creamy golden soup](https://resources.telushealth.com/en-ca/creamy-golden-soup)

 Written by [TELUS Health](https://resources.telushealth.com/en-ca/author/telus-health) | January 5, 2022

This creamy, dairy-free golden soup boasts anti-inflammatory properties thanks to turmeric, ginger and cinnamon, and it’s packed with nourishing ingredients to provide a satisfying, comforting winter meal.

Top it with a dollop of plain yogurt and some toasted pumpkin seeds or flax seeds for extra anti-inflammatory properties.

## Ingredients

- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 leek, cleaned and sliced (or 1 medium onion)
- 1 C fennel, chopped (use 1 small head)
- 3 C carrots, chopped
- 1 C butternut squash, peeled and chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp turmeric powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 C low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can coconut milk
- Optional garnish: plain yogurt, pumpkin seeds and/or flaxseeds

## Method

1. Heat the olive oil in a large dutch oven or saucepan. Add the chopped fennel, leeks, carrots, and squash. Sauté for 3 - 5 minutes, until the veggies start to soften. Add the garlic, ginger, turmeric, salt and pepper, and sauté for a few more minutes.
2. Add the broth and coconut milk. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Once the vegetables are fork tender, blend the soup with an immersion blender or in a traditional blender (working in batches if needed) until creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Tip: complete the meal with a portion of salmon on the side for protein, satiety and an extra boost of omega-3 fats.

Recipe adapted from [SimplyQuinoa.com](https://www.simplyquinoa.com/)

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