Creamy butternut squash soup

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp coconut or grape seed oil
• 2 medium shallots (thinly sliced )
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups chopped butternut squash (1 small butternut squash )
• Sprinkle of salt & black pepper (plus more to taste)
• 1 1/2 Tbsp curry powder ( I love curry )
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 14-ounce can light coconut milk ( I love the 365 from Whole )
• 2-3 Tbsp maple syrup (or sub coconut sugar or honey)
• 1-2 tsp spicy chili paste (optional)