Pea Soup East African Style

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2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 medium onions, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

Salt and pepper to taste

Hot red pepper flakes to taste, crumbled

2 1/2 teaspoons mild curry powder

4 plum tomatoes, chopped

1/2 butternut squash, peeled, seeded, roughly chopped

4 cups vegetable stock

3 cups fresh green peas (or 1 pound frozen)

1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped