Creamy Butternut Squash With Cinnamon Soup

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

olive oil

1 1/2 lb

peeled and seeded butternut squash , cut into 1-inch chunks

large onion, cut into large dice

1 tbsp

butter

1 pinch

sugar

large garlic cloves, thickly sliced

1 1/2 tsp

cinnamon

1 tsp

ground ginger

1/4 tsp

ground cloves

1/8 tsp

cayenne pepper

3 cups

chicken broth, homemade or from a carton or can

1 1/2 cups

half-and-half (or whole milk)

Salt and freshly ground pepper,

Garnish: store-bought apple chips