"Your guests don't need to know you whipped up this elegant autumnal soup in a blender and stashed it in the freezer...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons butter
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1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
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2 garlic cloves, sliced
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper plus more for garnish (optional)
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Coarse salt
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1 large butternut squash (about 4 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
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1 can (14 1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
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1 cup half-and-half
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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Sour cream, for serving