Creamy Turmeric-Ginger Butternut Soup

Ingredients
4 tablespoons of Scoop Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
1 small Onion, chopped
2 tsp of minced Garlic
2 large Carrots, chopped
1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped
1 Chile (optional)
1 large Butternut Squash, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup of Fiji Turmeric Juice
1/2 cup of Fiji Ginger Juice
2 cups Vegetable Broth
1 can Organic Coconut Milk
Salt and Pepper to taste (We recommend Pink Himalayan Salt)
Toasted Pumpkin Seeds (garnish)
Instructions
- Add 3 tablespoons oil to large, heavy pot, heat to medium-high. Wait until the oil is hot, add the garlic and onion. Sauté for five minutes or until soft. Stirring occasionally. Do not allow to brown.
- When the onion is cooked, add carrot, red pepper and salt and pepper to taste. Sauté another 5 minutes. Then add squash, vegetable broth or water, chili, Turmeric Juice and Ginger Juice. Mix and return to a bubble and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 30 minutes over low heat.
- Mix until smooth in a blender or use a stick blender.
- Add coconut, blend again until desired consistency is reached.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with the remaining olive oil and toasted pumpkin seeds.