• 1 butternut squash halved, seeded and peeled (about 3 lbs)
• 1 large onion quartered
• 2 heads garlic top sliced off
• 2 medium carrots cut into large pieces
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
• 3 sprigs fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt plus more to taste
• 3 tbsp avocado oil
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 4-6 cups chicken or vegetable stock depending on desired thickness
• ½ cup half and half or heavy cream

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

• ½ cup raw unsalted pumpkin seeds
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp avocado oil
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp salt