Kabocha Squash & Asian Pear Soup With Hazelnut Dukkah

1. 1

   Melt butter in large, heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 1 minute. Add squash and continue to cook until onion is tender, about 8 minutes. Add the pear, and 6 cups of the broth. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat. Cover and simmer until squash is tender, about 35 minutes.

2. 2

   Puree the soup in batches in a high speed blender. Return the soup to the pot and season to taste. Bring to simmer and thin with more broth if too thick. Serve with the Hazelnut Dukkah.

3. 3

   For the dukkah, roast the peppercorns In a small, dry frying pan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Remove to a plate. Add the coriander, cumin and fennel seed to the pan and roast, stirring frequently until the coriander turns a shade darker. Remove to a separate plate.

4. 4

   Grind the peppercorns finely and add to the hazelnuts. Grind the remaining ingredients coarsely with the salt and add to the hazelnuts and pepper. Mix well. Store sealed in a cool dark place.

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