Roasted Squash Soup with Maple Cream

Name: Roasted Squash Soup with Maple Cream
Ingredients: Roasted Squash Soup; 3 pounds winter squash, such as delicata, acorn, or butternut; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 large onion, chopped; 1 carrot, chopped (no need to peel if using organic); 1 stalk celery, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 2 cinnamon sticks; 2 star anise, broken in half; 5 cups chicken or vegetable stock; Salt and pepper, to taste; Maple Cream; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons real maple syrup; 2-3 tablespoons milk