Maple Corn and Butternut Squash Soup - Maple from Canada

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 celery stalks, cubed
• 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp chopped fresh ginger
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup from Canada
• 4 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
• 2 cups frozen corn
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup minced chives, optional