Creamy Spinach and Pear Soup with Pancetta

INGREDIENTS

2 oz

Pancetta, cut in small cubes

1/2

medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup chopped)

ripe comice or green anjou pears, cored and chopped (ok to leave the skin on)

1/2 cup

cashews

1/2 tsp

ground coriander

4 cups

low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

6 oz

fresh baby spinach

2 tbsp

chopped parsley

salt and freshly ground black pepper,

1/4 cup

mascarpone cheese (optional)

olive oil, for drizzling (optional)