Curried Butternut Squash and Pear Soup
Ingredients:
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1 (2 pound) butternut squash
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
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1 tablespoon curry powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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4 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
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2 firm ripe Bartlett pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 1 inch dice
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½ cup half and half