Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped onion
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken stock, warmed
• 2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into large cubes
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1-1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup light cream
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup, or to taste
• chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
• freshly ground black pepper, for garnish