BUTTERNUT SQUASH & PEAR SOUP

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Pears give this harvest soup a pleasant sweetness and a nice velvety finish, while curry and ginger provide delightful flavor. -Sarah Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium butternut squash (about 3 pounds)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 medium pears, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Optional: Balsamic vinegar and snipped chives

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 40-50 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly; scoop out flesh and set aside., In a Dutch oven, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the curry, garlic, ginger and salt; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, pears and squash. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Cool slightly., Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender until smooth. Return all to the pan; add cream and heat through. Top with balsamic vinegar and chives if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 527mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Rana Adeel
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This soup was so easy to make and it turned out so well! I used a immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth and it was perfect. I served it with some crusty bread and it was the perfect meal for a cold night.


Carnival Wolfy
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I'm not a big fan of soup, but this soup was amazing! The flavors were perfect and it was so creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


korean pissi
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This soup was delicious and so easy to make! I used a pumpkin instead of a butternut squash and it turned out great. I also added a bit of cinnamon and nutmeg to give it a fall flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


Golden Silvia
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I made this soup for a party last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and I even had people asking for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Lillian Cameron
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This soup was so easy to make and it turned out so well! I used a immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth and it was perfect. I served it with some crusty bread and it was the perfect meal for a cold night.


Raja Inzamam dhanyal
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I'm not a big fan of soup, but this soup was amazing! The flavors were perfect and it was so creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


Christina Teel
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This soup was delicious and so easy to make! I used a pumpkin instead of a butternut squash and it turned out great. I also added a bit of cinnamon and nutmeg to give it a fall flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


Pro Hazard
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I made this soup for a party last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and I even had people asking for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


annet ann
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This soup was so easy to make and it turned out so well! I used a immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth and it was perfect. I served it with some crusty bread and it was the perfect meal for a cold night.


thura ko
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I'm not a big fan of soup, but this soup was amazing! The flavors were perfect and it was so creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


Samani
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This soup was delicious and so easy to make! I used a pumpkin instead of a butternut squash and it turned out great. I also added a bit of cinnamon and nutmeg to give it a fall flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


Shugri Axmed
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I made this soup for a party last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and I even had people asking for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Jhanzeb Panwar
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This soup was so easy to make and it turned out so well! I used a immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth and it was perfect. I served it with some crusty bread and it was the perfect meal for a cold night.


Hope Chilebela
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I'm not a huge fan of butternut squash, but this soup was amazing! The pear added a sweetness that balanced out the squash perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Awwal Abba Jakada
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This soup was delicious! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. The flavors were perfect and it was so creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.