EASY SWEET POTATO AND PEAR SOUP

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Fabulous holiday or winter soup. The addition of pears adds a different slant. When serving, garnish with a swirl of cream. Can be made up to two days ahead of time.

Provided by Chandrav

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Sweet Potato Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, chopped
¼ cup chopped carrot
¼ cup chopped celery
3 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
3 Bartlett pears, peeled and diced
1 cinnamon stick
½ teaspoon thyme
5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon paprika
½ cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon maple syrup, or to taste
1 tablespoon lime juice, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add sweet potatoes, pears, cinnamon stick, and thyme; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir chicken broth and paprika into the pot; bring to a boil. Simmer until sweet potatoes are soft, about 15 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick.
  • Fill blender halfway with soup. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Pour into a pot. Repeat with remaining soup. Return to pot.
  • Stir heavy cream, maple syrup, and lime juice into the blended soup. Simmer until flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.1 calories, Carbohydrate 44.3 g, Cholesterol 35.6 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 214 mg, Sugar 17.6 g

Danyelle Dunn
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Can't wait to try this recipe!


Zulaihat Muhammad
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Perfect fall soup!


Malik Ibrar
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Easy and tasty!


Sjking Mahato
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Will definitely make again!


SpicyAlexis_16
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Delicious!


Nerob shohag
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Meh.


NiLL Akash
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This recipe was a disaster! The soup turned out watery and bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but something must have gone wrong. I won't be trying this one again.


Sodeeq Warith
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The soup was good, but I found it to be a bit too sweet for my taste. I think next time I'll use less pears and add more spices to balance out the sweetness.


annabelle king
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This soup was easy to make and turned out great! I used a combination of red and yellow pears, which gave it a beautiful golden color. I also added a bit of cayenne pepper for a little kick. Served it with a dollop of sour cream, and it was simply di


Dee Watts
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet potato soup, but this recipe changed my mind! The pears added a sweetness and brightness that balanced out the earthiness of the sweet potatoes. I also loved the addition of crispy bacon, which gave the soup a smoky and


Cabdi Kaafi
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the sweet potatoes and pears blended perfectly, and the addition of spices like cinnamon and nutmeg gave it a warm and inviting aroma. I served it with a side of crusty bread, and it was the perfect