Best 7 Butternut Squash And Asian Pear Soup Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Butternut Squash and Asian Pear Soup, a symphony of flavors that will warm your soul. This delectable soup features a harmonious blend of sweet butternut squash, crisp Asian pears, and aromatic spices, simmered to perfection in a creamy broth. As a delightful complement, discover our equally enticing recipes:

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- Delight in our hearty and wholesome Minestrone Soup, a classic Italian dish brimming with fresh vegetables, hearty beans, and a rich tomato-based broth.
- Treat your taste buds to our refreshing Gazpacho Soup, a chilled Spanish soup that captures the essence of summer with its vibrant blend of ripe tomatoes, cucumber, and bell peppers.

Each of these recipes promises a unique culinary experience, catering to diverse palates and preferences. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the perfect soup to satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTERNUT SQUASH & PEAR SOUP



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Pears give this harvest soup a pleasant sweetness and a nice velvety finish, while curry and ginger provide delightful flavor. -Sarah Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium butternut squash (about 3 pounds)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 medium pears, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Optional: Balsamic vinegar and snipped chives

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 40-50 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly; scoop out flesh and set aside., In a Dutch oven, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the curry, garlic, ginger and salt; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, pears and squash. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Cool slightly., Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender until smooth. Return all to the pan; add cream and heat through. Top with balsamic vinegar and chives if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 527mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND PEAR SOUP



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This soup is great for a cold fall day. I don't often cook using recipes so all amounts are my best guess but feel free to experiment - this recipe is great no matter what I seem to do with it. One helpful hint with the squash: It is really hard to peel so I do not peel it but instead roast it and then scoop the insides out into the soup. It's much easier that way! Serve topped with blue cheese crumbles and crusty bread on the side.

Provided by rxspo

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Squash Soup Recipes     Butternut Squash Soup Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 butternut squash, halved and seeded
3 onions, quartered and separated into pieces, or more to taste
3 pears, peeled and halved, or more to taste
4 Roma tomatoes, peeled and seeded
1 large unpeeled carrot, cut into chunks
3 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste
ground black pepper, to taste
1 pinch freshly ground nutmeg
2 ½ cups chicken stock, divided, or more to taste
salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place butternut squash, onions, pears, tomatoes, and carrot in a large roasting pan. Drizzle olive oil on top. Season with pepper and nutmeg.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until squash is easily pierced with a knife, 1 to 2 hours. Cool until squash is easily handled, about 10 minutes.
  • Scoop flesh out of the squash with a spoon; place in a pot. Discard peel. Transfer roasted onions, pears, tomatoes, and carrot to the pot. Add 1 cup chicken stock. Puree mixture with an immersion blender until smooth.
  • Stir remaining 1 1/2 cups chicken stock into the pot. Heat soup until warmed through, about 10 minutes. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.9 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 334.3 mg, Sugar 18.6 g

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND ASIAN PEAR SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable     Low Fat

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large onion, diced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced
2 large Asian pears, peeled, cored and diced
salt and fresh cracked pepper
6 to 8 cups chicken stock and/or water
4 large sprigs of fresh thyme
zest of 1 orange
juice of 1 orange
zest of 1 lime
juice of 1 lime
thinly sliced lime for garnish
sour cream, crème fraiche, or yogurt for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large pot or dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about five minutes. Add the diced squash and pear and sauté another five minutes. Add enough of the stock and/or water to cover the vegetables and bring to a boil. Add a teaspoon of salt, a few grinds of fresh cracked pepper, the leaves from the sprigs of thyme (or tie the sprigs together and add the bundle to the soup), the orange zest, the orange juice, half the lime zest, and half the lime juice. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer the soup until the squash is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, and at this point you can either use an immersion blender directly in the pot to puree the soup or transfer the soup to a blender or food processor--in batches if necessary--to puree the soup. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper to taste. Just before serving, add in half the lime zest and the lime juice. Serve immediately, garnishing each bowl with a small dollop of sour cream, the rest of the lime zest and a lime slice or two.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND PEAR SOUP



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Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons butter
2 medium onions, diced
1 medium butternut squash peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
4 pears, peeled and chopped into roughly 1-inch pieces
1-quart low sodium chicken stock, or enough to cover
1 sprig rosemary
Heavy cream
Salt, freshly ground black pepper and granulated sugar

Steps:

  • In a 4-quart saucepan melt the butter over medium-high heat, and add and sweat the onions. Add squash and pears and sweat those too a bit. Pour in the stock, enough to submerge solids. Add sprig of rosemary and bring to a simmer and cook until squash is fork tender about 15 to 18 minutes. Remove rosemary. Puree with immersion blender. Add a touch of cream and season, to taste.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND PEAR SOUP



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Make and share this Butternut Squash and Pear Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 lb butternut squash, cut into 1-inch pieces (about half a medium squash)
2 ripe medium bartlett pears, peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 1/2 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth or 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth

Steps:

  • Heat oil on medium heat in Dutch oven or soup pot.
  • Gently sauté onions until softened-about 5 minutes.
  • Add curry powder and stir, sautéing for 1 minute.
  • Add butternut squash and pear pieces.
  • Sauté for 3-4 minutes.
  • Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes until squash and pear are tender.
  • Transfer soup to a food processor or blender and purée until smooth, working in two batches if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.3, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 47.3, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 8.8, Protein 4.2

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND PEAR SOUP



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This is one of my favorites--great for company too! Freezes very well. Reduce the cayenne pepper if desired for less bite! Can also use Anjou pears.

Provided by socholy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 lbs butternut squash
3 tablespoons butter
3 ripe bartlett pears, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
4 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • 1. To prepare squash: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Carefully cut the squash lengthwise through the middle and place the halves flat side down on a nonstick or parchment lined baking sheet. Pour 2 cups water into the pan and place the pan in the center of the oven with the necks of the squash toward the back of the oven. Cook the squash for about 30-35 minutes, or until the middle of the neck is soft enough to indent. Once it has cooled enough to handle, remove the seeds, peel and cut into 1 inch pieces.
  • 2. For the soup: Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the cooked squash, pears, ginger and 4 cups of the broth. The broth should cover the squash. Bring to a boil, stirring often.
  • 3. Add salt and cayenne pepper. Remove from heat.
  • 4. Carefully puree the soup directly in the saucepan with a stick blender, if available. otherwise, pour the soup into a sieve set over a large bowl and strain. Place the pulp from the sieve and some of the strained soup broth in a food processor. Puree the pulp and soup broth in batches until smooth. Return puree and soup broth to the saucepan.
  • 5. Simmer over medium heat, stirring often, for 5 minutes. reduce heat to low, stir in 1 cup of the cream and adjust the seasoning to taste. Thin the soup with milk to desired consistency.

CURRIED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND PEAR SOUP



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My family loves this creamy and satisfying soup with the comforting flavors of butternut squash and curry. Serve topped with frizzled onions.

Provided by blancdeblanc

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Fruit Soup Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (2 pound) butternut squash
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
2 firm ripe Bartlett pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 1 inch dice
½ cup half and half

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membrane. Place squash halves, cut sides down, on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in preheated oven until very soft, about 45 minutes. Scoop the pulp from the peel, and reserve.
  • Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, ginger, curry powder, and salt. Cook and stir until the onion is soft, about 10 minutes. Pour the chicken broth into the pot, and bring to a boil. Stir in the pears and the reserved squash, and simmer until the pears are very soft, about 30 minutes.
  • Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender. Puree in batches until smooth. Return the soup to the pot, stir in the half and half, and reheat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 887.7 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose a ripe and flavorful butternut squash. Look for one that is heavy for its size and has a deep orange color.
  • If you don't have any Asian pears, you can substitute another type of pear; just be sure to choose one that is ripe and juicy.
  • To easily peel and cube the butternut squash, use a vegetable peeler to remove the skin, then cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Cut the squash into 1-inch cubes.
  • To save time, you can use pre-peeled and cubed butternut squash. Just be sure to rinse it well before using.
  • If you don't have a blender or immersion blender, you can mash the butternut squash and pears until smooth. Just be sure to do it carefully, as the mixture will be hot.
  • Serve the soup immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the soup for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

This butternut squash and Asian pear soup is a delicious and healthy way to warm up on a cold day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own tastes. Whether you like it spicy, sweet, or savory, this soup is sure to please everyone at the table.

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