Spiced Butternut Squash Lentil Soup (Vegan)

Name: Spiced Butternut Squash Lentil Soup (Vegan)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion; 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 2 inch piece fresh ginger (peeled); 2 teaspoons curry powder; 2 teaspoons turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 4 cups chopped butternut squash; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup lentils; 6 cups vegetable stock; 1/2 cup plain almond milk; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; kosher salt (to taste); freshly ground black pepper (to taste); 3 cups mixed greens ((spinach, baby kale and chard work well)); fresh cilantro (for garnish); hot chili oil (for garnish, optional); pickled jalapenos (for garnish, optional)