Thai Butternut Squash Soup

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

olive oil

medium yellow onion (, chopped (1 1/2 cups))

3 cloves

garlic (, minced (1 Tbsp))

1 tbsp

peeled and minced ginger

1 1/2 tbsp

Thai red curry paste

5 cups

low-sodium chicken broth

butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced into 3/4-inch cubes

1 tbsp

brown sugar

Salt

1 cup

(full fat) coconut milk, divided

1 tbsp

fresh lime juice

1/2 cup

chopped honey roasted or unsalted peanuts (, for serving)

1/4 cup

chopped fresh cilantro (, for serving)

Red pepper flakes (, for serving (optional))