Pumpkin-Pear Soup with Coriander Recipe

Name: Pumpkin-Pear Soup with Coriander
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 scallions, finely chopped; 3 large shallots, finely chopped; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 lb fresh sugar pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 lb yellow-fleshed potatoes such as Yukon Gold, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock or 2 cups chicken broth mixed with 2 cups water; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons ground coriander seeds; 2 teaspoons fine sea salt; Freshly ground mixed or black peppercorns; 1 ripe Bartlett pear; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces; finely chopped fresh cilantro and fresh chives

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 scallions, finely chopped
3 large shallots, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 lb fresh sugar pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 lb yellow-fleshed potatoes such as Yukon Gold, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
4 cups chicken or vegetable stock or 2 cups chicken broth mixed with 2 cups water
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons ground coriander seeds
2 teaspoons fine sea salt
Freshly ground mixed or black peppercorns
1 ripe Bartlett pear
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
finely chopped fresh cilantro and fresh chives

1
Heat oil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook scallions, shallots, and onion, stirring, until softened but not browned.
2
Add pumpkin, potatoes, stock, sugar, coriander, salt, and pepper to taste, then simmer, covered, until pumpkin is very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
3
While soup is simmering, peel and core pear and cut into 1-inch pieces.
4
Stir pear into soup and remove from heat.
5
Cool 10 minutes and puree in a blender in batches, transferring to a bowl (use caution when blending hot liquids).
6
Return to pan and add butter.
7
Reheat over moderate heat, stirring, until butter is melted.
8
Season with salt and pepper and, if desired, thin soup with water to desired consistency.

1425

kcal

Calories

118

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 scallions, finely chopped, 3 large shallots, finely chopped, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin-Pear Soup with Coriander 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.

Pumpkin-Pear Soup with Coriander

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