Butternut Squash and Pear soup . . . - South Dundas Inbox, photos, fun and food

Ingredients

• canola oil/butter
• 1 clove garlic (smashed with skin on)
• 3 lbs diced butternut squash
• nutmeg to taste (I was generous)
• 2 medium sweet onions (diced)
• 2 large cooking carrots (diced)
• 2 tbsp fresh peeled and chopped ginger
• 10 black peppercorns
• 8 fresh thyme sprigs
• 2 bay leaves
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 3 cups pear juice
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 large ripe pears pealed, cored and chopped (+ one for presentation)