Butternut Squash Soup - Butternut Mountain Farm

Ingredients

• 1 large butternut squash, or 2 small (about 4lbs total), peeled, seeded and cubed
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• Kosher salt
• Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 apples, peeled and sliced
• 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated or minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon anise seed
• 2 star anise
• 2 tablespoons marsala cooking wine
• 2 tablespoons Grade A Dark Robust Maple Syrup
• 1/2 cup apple cider
• Pinch of ground cardamom (optional)
• 3 cups of stock (chicken, turkey or vegetable)
• Drizzle of Butternut Mountain Farm Sweet Chai Maple Syrup