Mulligatawny Soup with Chicken & Pears

Ingredients

• 2 firm USA Pears, such as Concorde or Comice, medium dice
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 pound chicken breast, cut into ½ inch pieces
• salt
• pepper
• 1 medium yellow onion, medium dice
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
• 1 ½ teaspoon Madras curry powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 pound sweet potatoes, medium dice
• 1 (13.5 oz.) can coconut milk
• ¾ cup unsweetened coconut flakes, toasted
• 1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves