Butternut Squash and Greens Soup - Fourth Trimester

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced or press
• 3 tbsp oil
• 4 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
• 1 cup ground almonds ((use a blender or food processor))
• 2 cups water, chicken or vegetable stock
• 2 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tiny dry Thai chili pepper or few dashes of Tabasco ((optional))
• couple of curry leaves ((optional))
• 1 14 oz. can of coconut milk
• 3 fistfuls fresh clean spinach or chopped chard
• 1 small bunch of cilantro or basil, stems removed
• Garnish: lemon, lime, yogurt, silken tofu