Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

This is a simple butternut squash soup that totally tastes gourmet. Roasting the veggies first brings out their best flavor and the toppings really elevate the soup so don’t skip those. ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ RECIPE BELOW ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP INGREDIENTS: ►1 large butternut squash (3 lbs), peeled, seeded and cut into 1” cubes ►2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks ►1 medium yellow onion, quartered and separated into smaller chunks ►4 garlic cloves, peeled and ends trimmed ►4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil ►1 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste ►1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste ►4 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock ►3 Tbsp unsalted butter ►3 Tbsp real maple syrup, plus more to serve ►1/2 tsp ground cinnamon ►1/8 tsp ground nutmeg ►1/2 cup filtered water or added to desired consistency SOUP GARNISH: ►6 oz Browned Bacon Bits ►Maple Syrup to drizzle ►Fresh Parsley, finely chopped 🖨 PRINT RECIPE HERE: https://natashaskitchen.com/roasted-b... 📖 ORDER MY COOKBOOK HERE: https://amzlink.to/az0vR1N8PiUPw ⭐️TOOLS, USED IN THIS VIDEO (affiliate): ►Salt & Pepper Grinder Set: https://amzn.to/3DGXI2T ►Oven Mitt: https://amzn.to/3gOK8S4 ►Blendtec Blender: https://amzn.to/3U0JW0i ►Baking Sheet: https://amzn.to/3zpb15w ►White Dutch Oven: https://amzn.to/3FruVAH ►Animal Shark Puppet: https://amzn.to/3DIfLG7 ALWAYS IN MY KITCHEN (affiliate): ►See ALL TOOLS in our Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/natashask... ►Javelin Pro Thermometer: https://amzn.to/3COXmpD ►My Favorite Cutting Board: https://amzn.to/2Y4AmQC ►Hand Mixer: https://amzn.to/2xLQs36 ►Favorite Blender: https://amzn.to/2XZ52ms ►Food Processor: https://amzn.to/32nToAY ►Glass Bowls: https://amzn.to/2XIqvfo ►Kitchen Scale: https://amzn.to/38foMFE ►Glass Storage Containers: https://amzn.to/2xMhXcN ►Knife Block Set: https://amzn.to/30gLuuO ►Our Dinnerware Set: https://amzn.to/2Ob2TPm ►My White Apron: https://amzn.to/2ZVrChv ALWAYS IN MY KITCHEN (affiliate): ►See ALL TOOLS in our Shop: https://amzlink.to/az0eAEWDMABAC ►Ja