Squash- Pear- Ginger Soup Recipe

Name: Squash- Pear- Ginger Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 butternut squash (3c. cubed); 1 T brown sugar; 2T butter; 2 T virgin olive oil; 2c coarsely chopped onion; 2 cloves coarsely chopped garlic; 2 large Bosc or Anjou pears, peeled, cored and cubed; 3 T fresh grated ginger; cinnamon stick; 6c chicken broth; Garnish choices: chopped fresh parsley, cilantro, nutmeg

Servings: persons

2 butternut squash (3c. cubed)
1 T brown sugar
2T butter
2 T virgin olive oil
2c coarsely chopped onion
2 cloves coarsely chopped garlic
2 large Bosc or Anjou pears, peeled, cored and cubed
3 T fresh grated ginger
cinnamon stick
6c chicken broth
Garnish choices: chopped fresh parsley, cilantro, nutmeg

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1. Boil or microwave the squash until soft. Drain. Add brown sugar, butter and mash until consistency is even.
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2. In a large heavy pot, heat oil and brown the onion and garlic
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3. Add the pears, ginger and cinnamon, stirring until juices form. A few tablespoons of stock can be added to start the simmer.
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4. Cover pot and simmer until pears are soft and onion is tender (about 10 min)
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5. Discard cinnamon
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6. Stir stock and squash into ginger mixture, and bring to boil
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7. Lower heat and simmer 10 minutes
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8. Puree in small batches, in food processor. Stir batches together in original pot and re-heat the soup before serving
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9. You may refrigerate 1-2 days until serving.
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10. Options just before serving:
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Season with salt and pepper
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Thin the consistency with broth
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Add 1/4 cup heavy cream or evaporated milk per serving for a cream soup version
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Swirl 1 T cream onto centre of each soup bowl serving
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Garnish with parsley, cilantro or nutmeg

1958

kcal

Calories

146

Fat

Carbs

115

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 butternut squash (3c. cubed), 1 T brown sugar, 2T butter, 2 T virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Squash- Pear- Ginger 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.

Squash- Pear- Ginger Soup

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