It's no secret that I love soup - all kinds, all ways, meat, meatless, slow cooker, etc - just as long as it doesn't have fish or tofu in it 🙂 I recently came across this recipe that really intrigued me. Pears and sweet potatoes - it was a combination I haven't thought of before and eager to give it a try. Not only is this super easy to make but it looks really elegant and like you fussed all day! It's a bit sweet, a bit savory but FULL of fantastic flavor. Who's ready to grab a spoon and dig in with this Easy Pear & Sweet Potato Soup?
Ok, I'll let you in on a little secret, as creamy and silky as this soup looks, there is no cream in it! And while this version has chicken broth, I'm sure substituting vegetable broth would be fine and then you have a vegetarian option. Bowl (sorry for the pun) your guests over with a soup that is so easy to make and would be a great starter to any meal. It goes from prep to serving in about 40 minutes and can be made a day ahead and reheated.
Speaking of soups (and if you are a Seinfeld fan), a couple years we were in NYC for a week and decide to do all the pop culture stuff - like getting up early and going to the Today Show, Magnolia Bakery, hot dogs from a stand, pretzels, Rock of Ages and we even got tickets to the Dave Letterman show where we saw Nick Offerman, Thelma Sayek and KISS! But one of our favorite things was going to the Soup Nazi's where we had the best Lobster Bisque soup. We got in line, ordered properly and got our soup! It really did live up to all the hype - wish I had that recipe to make!
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Pear and Sweet Potato Soup
This soup is creamy (without cream) and has a nice light sweetness to it!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 4 cups peeled and chopped pears
- 1 ½ cup peeled and chopped russet potato
- 1 cup peeled and chopped sweet potato
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable)
- Additional pear cut into ¼" cubes
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large pot melt the butter over medium high heat then add the onion and garlic; cook and stir 5 minutes
- Add the pears, sweet potatoes,potato, salt and thyme; cook and stir 5 additional minutes.
- Add in the broth, bring to boil, cover and simmer for 30 minutes
- Use an immersion blender to blend until very smooth then season with salt and pepper to liking.
- In a small saucepan, melt the tablespoon butter then add the brown sugar until all is melted. Add the diced pears and saute about 5-7 minutes until they caramelize a bit. Sprinkle with a bit of cinnamon.
- Pour soup into bowls then top with the caramelized pears
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 217Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 422mgCarbohydrates: 41gFiber: 6gSugar: 18gProtein: 3g
Nutritional information provided is computer-generated and only an estimate. You may want to do your own research with the ingredients listed if you have concerns about health or specific diets.
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Kacey Joanette says
I have never thought of adding pear into soup! This is so great! I am seriously giving this a shot sooner than later!
Back for Seconds says
I can smell and taste it now! Looks so amazing!
Megan Keno says
Love the flavor combination!
Unknown says
What a creative soup combo!
Noble Pig - Cathy says
I LOVE ADDING A pear to soup.
Carrie R says
Oh, I am so jealous that you got to go to the Soup Nazi (no soup for you!)! 😉 I am definitely intrigued by this flavor combination. I would have never thought to combine potatoes with pears!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
What a great way to get a super creamy soup with no actual cream. Sounds delicious!
Erin -SuburbanSimplicity says
I'm with you, Deb, I love a good soup! Especially in winter. I have to say this pear and sweet potato is an intriguing combo. I'll give it a try! Thanks!
Cathy Trochelman says
I love the sound of this! Almost as much as I love the sound of your trip to NY......how FUN!!
Kimberly Lewis says
Hell cute lady! Double feature this week! Pinned and tweeted. Lou Lou Girls
Debra Clark says
Soup is my thing, so this caught my eye - what a yummy combo! Stopping by from #FoodieFriDIY to say hi & do some sharing - hope to see you again this week!
Jenny Brooks says
Hi Deb, I loved this soup recipe. The ingredients and the instructions were very detailed. I think I'm capable of cooking this recipe at home 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Jenny from http://www.bestpressurecookershq.com/
Sonia Bray says
this recipe looks so good I'm going to have to try it. I am just starting to get into making my own soups and this one sounds perfect. Thanks. Techlazy.com
Mohit Kumar says
Looks delicious!!
Going to make this dish in the upcoming days!!
Thanks for the recipe.
Deb Attinella says
Hope you like it!