Paleo Turmeric-Ginger Butternut Squash Soup

Total time50 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time35 min

Paleo Turmeric-Ginger Butternut Squash Soup

Golden-hued and silky, this soup layers toasted turmeric, fresh ginger, and warm cinnamon into a base that's deeply fragrant before the squash even hits the pot. Butternut squash simmers until fork-tender, then gets blitzed into a completely smooth, velvety puree with no cream needed for that richness. Full-fat coconut milk stirs in at the end for body and a subtle sweetness, brightened with a hit of fresh lemon juice right before serving. A scattering of dry-roasted pumpkin seeds on top adds welcome crunch against the smooth texture underneath. It's a cozy, nourishing bowl built entirely from whole-food ingredients, which makes it a natural fit for a Paleo kitchen. Simple pantry spices do the heavy lifting here, proving comfort food doesn't need anything fussy to taste this good.

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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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