additional coconut milk and roasted pepitasfor serving
Instructions
Sauté: Add olive oil to a large dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, onion, carrots and apple to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until everything begins to soften, about 7 minutes. Add salt, turmeric, pepper, nutmeg and cayenne (if using). Cook another minute, stirring constantly.
Add squash and simmer: Add squash, sage, vegetable broth and coconut milk to the pot. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook until vegetables are very soft, about 30-40 minutes.
Blend: Use an immersion blender to puree soup to a smooth consistency. If you do not have an immersion blender you can transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth. This method will require a bit of cooling time and caution. If you let the soup cool down before blending, place it back on the stove on low heat for a few minutes to warm it up before serving.
Serve: To serve, ladle into bowls and drizzle with additional coconut milk (if desired), pepitas and black pepper.