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Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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Cut the squash into 1-inch cubes. Cut the onion and carrot into 1/2-inch pieces, and smash the garlic clove.
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Heat the oil in a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once oil is shimmering, add onion, carrot, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are lightly golden, 5-6 minutes.
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Turn off heat and add the squash, nutmeg, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, black pepper, broth, and maple syrup to the onion mixture. Stir briefly to combine. Cover the pot tightly with a lid.
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Bake the soup mixture on middle rack of oven until vegetables are very tender, 45-60 minutes.
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Check to see that vegetables are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Remove lid and allow the soup to cool for 10 minutes.
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Transfer contents of the pot to the bowl of a food processor. Process on high until the soup is completely smooth. Alternately, the soup may be pureed using a blender or an immersion blender. Add additional broth to thin the soup, if necessary. Season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired.
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Pour the soup into bowls and serve.