Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger, or ginger powder
• 1/2 medium white onion, chopped
• 1 large butternut squash, peeled and diced
• 4 cups vegetable broth (1 box container)
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds (garnish)
• Fresh ground sea salt and pepper