Paleo Butternut Squash Soup with Ginger

Butternut squash needs very little help to taste good, and this soup keeps the ingredient list short — squash, onion, garlic, and a generous knob of fresh ginger simmered together until the squash falls apart.

Blending it smooth with an immersion blender, with no cream or dairy needed for that velvety texture, keeps this soup fitting neatly within a paleo diet. A pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg lean into the squash's natural sweetness rather than covering it up. Ginger's warmth is what carries the whole bowl, so don't be shy with it, and a drizzle of coconut milk on top is a nice finishing touch if you want a little extra richness.