""A pureed vegetable soup can be an impressive, easy and affordable first course for an elegant dinner, or even a light dinner on its own with salad and bread."..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 1/2 pounds peeled and seeded butternut squash , cut into 1-inch chunks
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1 large onion, cut into large dice
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 pinch sugar
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3 large garlic cloves, thickly sliced
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1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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3 cups chicken broth, homemade or from a carton or can
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1 1/2 cups half-and-half (or whole milk)
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Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
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Garnish: store-bought apple chips