Melissa Torio

Cozying up with a warm cup of cocoa is always soul soothing. This cocoa concoction will not only satisfy your sweet tooth but may also lift your mood. Natural cocoa powder is high in heart-healthy and mood-boosting flavonoids.

Pre-heat oven to 400 F (200 C). Line rimmed baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper. Place squash, cauliflower, and onion pieces on lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and make sure all vegetables are coated and distributed evenly. Use another lined baking sheet if required. Place in oven and bake for 25 minutes. Meanwhile, in large pot, warm broth or water on medium-low heat, while vegetables are in oven. After vegetables are done roasting, take out of oven. Carefully add to soup pot.

2 Tbsp everyday olive oil 1 white onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1 Tbsp smoked paprika 1/2 Tbsp ancho chili powder 1 tsp ground cumin 3/4 cup tomato paste 1 chipotle in adobo sauce, finely chopped 1 1/4 cups low-sodium vegetable stock 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar 3 Tbsp coconut sugar 2 Tbsp maple syrup 1 1/2 Tbsp plant-based Worcestershire sauce 1 Tbsp grainy mustard Sea salt, to taste 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper