Butternut Squash & Pear Soup Recipe

Name: Butternut Squash & Pear Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; Balsamic vinegar and snipped chives, optional

Servings: persons

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
Balsamic vinegar and snipped chives, optional

1
Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400u00b0 for 40-50 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly; scoop out pulp and set aside.
2
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.
3
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.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium butternut squash (about 3 pounds), 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 tablespoons canola oil, 1 tablespoon curry powder, and more.

Yes, Butternut Squash & Pear Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Butternut Squash & Pear Soup

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