Roasted Winter Squash Soup With White Beans

Ingredients

• 2 lb winter squash, peeled, seeds removed, cubed (about 6 cups) (see note)
• 6 garlic cloves, unpeeled
• 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
• 1-inch cube of ginger, peeled and diced
• 3 – 4 apples, cored and diced OR 2 cups apple cider
• 3 Tbsp cooking oil
• ½ tsp salt, more to taste
• ½ tsp ground black pepper, more to taste
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 6-8 cups vegetable stock OR water
• 1 (14 oz) can white beans (Navy or Cannellini), drained and rinsed
• ½ tsp chili flakes
• drizzle of olive oil or heavy cream; a dollop of Greek yogurt or coconut cream