Sweet Potato & Pear Soup Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato & Pear Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/4 cup carrot, chopped; 1/4 cup celery, chopped; 3 medium-size sweet potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 pears, peeled and diced; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon paprika; 5 cups low sodium chicken broth (or homemade); 1/3 cup whipping cream (optional); 2 teaspoons maple syrup (or to taste); 2 teaspoons lime juice (or to taste); salt and pepper, freshly ground

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup carrot, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
3 medium-size sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
2 pears, peeled and diced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
5 cups low sodium chicken broth (or homemade)
1/3 cup whipping cream (optional)
2 teaspoons maple syrup (or to taste)
2 teaspoons lime juice (or to taste)
salt and pepper, freshly ground

1
In a pot, heat butter on medium heat. Add onion, carrot and celery and saute for 1 minute.
2
Add sweet potatoes, pears and thyme and saute for about 2 minutes.
3
Add paprika and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes or until sweet potato is soft.
4
Puree in a blender or food processor until smooth.
5
Return to pot. Add cream, maple syrup and lime juice. Simmer for 5 minutes.
6
If soup is too thick add a little extra broth. Season with salt and pepper, adding more syrup or lime juice as needed.
7
Can be made up to 2 days ahead of time.

679

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, 1 small onion, chopped, 1/4 cup carrot, chopped, 1/4 cup celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato & 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.

Sweet Potato & Pear Soup

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