Pear and Butternut Bisque

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (2 1/2 lb) butternut squash
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh gingerroot, peeled and finely minced
• 2 pears, halved, cored and diced
• 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (3 inches each)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice