Brian Taylor - Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients

• 2 pounds peeled, in one-inch chunks, about 3 butternut squash
• 2 Tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 3 large garlic cloves
• Pinch sugar
• 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves, about 8 whole
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 and½ cup of half and half or whole milk
• Salt and pepper