Creamy Ginger Butternut Squash Soup

Preparation

• Heat oil in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 5 minutes until softened. Stir in Garlic Paste, cook 1 minute.

• Add butternut squash, coconut milk, stock, Ginger Paste and salt. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer about 15 minutes until squash is fork tender.

• Carefully transfer mixture to blender container. (Or use an immersion blender in saucepan.) Cover. Puree until smooth and creamy. Garnish with roasted pepitas and chopped cilantro, if desired.