Chilled Potato, Pear, and Arugula Soup Recipe

Name: Chilled Potato, Pear, and Arugula Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons ( 1/2 stick) unsalted butter; 1 medium red onion, minced; 3 ribs celery, minced; 2 quarts chicken stock, preferably homemade; 1 cup dry white wine; 2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into small dice; 5 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced; 4 cups arugula, rinsed and stems removed, plus additional for garnish; 1 cup light cream; 1 cup heavy or whipping cream; 2 teaspoons ground coriander seeds; Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons ( 1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 medium red onion, minced
3 ribs celery, minced
2 quarts chicken stock, preferably homemade
1 cup dry white wine
2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into small dice
5 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
4 cups arugula, rinsed and stems removed, plus additional for garnish
1 cup light cream
1 cup heavy or whipping cream
2 teaspoons ground coriander seeds
Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste

1
Melt the butter in a stockpot over medium-high heat.
2
Add the onion and celery and saute, stirring frequently, for 7 minutes.
3
Add the chicken stock, wine, and potatoes.
4
Simmer the soup just until the potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes.
5
Add the pears and arugula to the soup and simmer 5 minutes longer.
6
Remove from the heat and stir in the light and heavy creams.
7
Stir in the coriander.
8
Process the soup in batches in a blender until smooth.
9
Season to taste with salt and white pepper.
10
Refrigerate the soup until cold.
11
To serve, ladle the cold soup into bowls and garnish each serving with a whole arugula leaf.

652

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons ( 1/2 stick) unsalted butter, 1 medium red onion, minced, 3 ribs celery, minced, 2 quarts chicken stock, preferably homemade, and more.

Yes, Chilled Potato, Pear, and Arugula 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.

Chilled Potato, Pear, and Arugula Soup

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