Squash Pear Soup Recipe

Name: Squash Pear Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: ¼ cup vegetable oil, divided; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 3 lbs butternut squash, peeled and roughly diced; salt, pepper; 2 large onions, finely chopped; 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped; 10 peppercorns; 4 fresh thyme sprigs; 1 bay leaf; 6 sups chicken stock; 2 cups pears or 2 cups apple juice; 3 large pears, peeled cored and sliced; ½ cup heavy cream (I did not use any cream); 1 tablespoon butter

Servings: persons

¼ cup vegetable oil, divided
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 lbs butternut squash, peeled and roughly diced
salt, pepper
2 large onions, finely chopped
2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
10 peppercorns
4 fresh thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
6 sups chicken stock
2 cups pears or 2 cups apple juice
3 large pears, peeled cored and sliced
½ cup heavy cream (I did not use any cream)
1 tablespoon butter

1
Preheat oven to 375.
2
Lightly oil large roasting pan or baking sheet Mix 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and garlic in a large bowl.
3
Toss till well coated Transfer to roasting pan, season with salt, pepper and nutmeg
4
Bake, turning occasionally until tender ,about 30 minutes
5
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in large pot, medium high heat.
6
Add onions and carrot.
7
Saute till onion is translucent.
8
Add ginger and thyme, saute 1 minute add peppercorns, bay leaf, chicken stock and pear/apple juice.
9
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, simmer 10 minutes Add pears and roasted squash, simmer 30 minutes longer.
10
Remove Bay and thyme
11
Puree soup in batches in blender or food processor.
12
Return to heat and add cream if using.
13
Just before serving add salt, pepper and butter Garnish bowls with fresh thyme and sliced pears.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup vegetable oil, divided, 1 garlic clove, crushed, 3 lbs butternut squash, peeled and roughly diced, salt, pepper, and more.

Yes, 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.

Squash Pear Soup

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