This roasted butternut squash soup is sweetened with maple syrup that coats the squash while roasting. It makes the perfect meal on a cold winter day. Vegan friendly.
Whisk together olive oil and maple syrup in a large bowl. Add squash and stir to coat well.
Spread squash onto a parchment lined, rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper and roast for 30-45 minutes, or until soft. Remove from oven and set aside.
In a large soup pot or dutch oven saute onion in 1 tablespoon olive oil for 5 minutes over medium heat. Add broth and roasted squash with all the roasting juices. Bring to boil and remove from heat.
Cool slightly, and carefully puree with a hand blender, or in batches in a high speed blender (keeping the lid vented and covering with a towel as soup will be hot.
Serve with a dollop of sour cream and a drizzle of maple syrup.