Butternut Squash & Pear Soup with Garam Masala - Pacific Northwest Canned Pear Service

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, cut in 1-inch dice
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 3 to 4 teaspoons garam masala, or to taste
• 1-½ pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeds removed and cut in 1-inch cubes
• 1 15-ounce can Pacific Northwest Canned Pears, halves or sliced, in juice, drained and juice reserved
• 3/4 cup cream