SWEET POTATO-PEAR SOUP

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Looking for a warm dinner? Then check out this hearty sweet potato and pear soup ready in less than an hour.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup apple juice
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3 medium dark-orange sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 lb), peeled, diced (4 1/2 cups)
1 medium pear, peeled, diced (1 cup)
2 cans (14 oz each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
Chopped fresh thyme, if desired

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion and celery in oil 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except fresh thyme. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until sweet potato is tender.
  • Into blender or food processor, add half of the soup. Cover; blend on medium speed 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth; return to saucepan. Blend remaining soup. Heat blended soup 1 to 2 minutes or until hot. Garnish with fresh thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 420 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

Joseph Sithole
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Semugela Carlos
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great soup to serve at a party or potluck.


Chris Hyatt
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Amponsah Albert
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm and filling, and it always makes me feel better when I'm sick.


Somun Islam
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I love how easy this soup is to make. It's a great weeknight meal.


Ashok Tamang
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with nutrients and it tastes great too.


Glitch Boi
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I really enjoyed this soup. The pears and spices really balance out the sweetness of the potatoes.


Zahid Mahmood
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This soup is so creamy and flavorful. I love the combination of sweet potatoes and pears.


Ayansola Adebunmi
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes and pears.


Malina Rai
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This soup is perfect for a fall day. It's warm and comforting, and the flavors are spot-on.


Sandra Sedo
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Tabi yt
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This soup was easy to make and it tasted great! I especially liked the addition of the pears.


Nabila Khan
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I found this soup to be a bit bland. I think it could use more spices.


Kyle Roberts
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This soup was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less pears next time.


Poshan Neupane
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the pears added a nice sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Christine Amanda
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This soup is so easy to make and it turned out amazing! I love the sweet and savory flavors. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Liam Castellanos
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about how flavorful and creamy it was. I will definitely be making this again for future gatherings.


fazal Sajid
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The combination of sweet potatoes and pears was perfect, and the spices added just the right amount of flavor. I will definitely be making this again!