Gluten Free Turmeric-Ginger Butternut Squash Soup

Total time50 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time35 min

Gluten Free Turmeric-Ginger Butternut Squash Soup

This velvety soup gets its warmth from fresh ginger, turmeric, and a hit of cinnamon and cayenne, all bloomed in olive oil until fragrant before tender butternut squash simmers right in with the broth. A quick blend turns everything silky-smooth, and a generous pour of full-fat coconut milk plus a bright squeeze of lemon juice rounds out the flavor into something rich but never heavy. Finished with a scatter of dry-roasted pumpkin seeds and fresh cilantro, it's got just the right crunch and color against that deep golden-orange base. It's an easy one-pot dish that comes together mostly hands-off while it simmers, making it a great weeknight option. This one is a solid pick for a gluten free kitchen, no complicated techniques required, just simple, real ingredients doing the work.

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Ingredients

4 servings

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Private Selection Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Bertolli Extra Virgin D'Italiia Olive Oil 16.9oz
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
1 ½ tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1 medium butternut squash (about 2 lb), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

For serving

2 tbsp pumpkin seeds, dry-roasted (optional)
1 tbsp fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5–6 minutes.
2
Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute — watch closely so the garlic does not brown.

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