BUTTERNUT SQUASH & PEAR SOUP
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membrane. Place squash halves, cut sides down, on a baking sheet; bake at 375° for 45 minutes or until tender. Cool. Peel squash; mash pulp. Set aside 3 1/2 cups pulp, reserving remaining squash for another use. Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chopped pear and onion; sauté 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Add squash pulp, water, and next 5 ingredients (water through pepper). Bring to a boil; partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 40 minutes. Place one-third of squash mixture in a blender; process until smooth. Pour puréed mixture into a large bowl; repeat procedure with remaining squash mixture. Return squash mixture to pan; stir in half-and-half. Cook over low heat 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Ladle soup into bowls, and garnish with pear slices. Serves 8 (serving size: 1 1/4 cups)
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Jessica Judith Omboyo
omboyo.j@yahoo.comI can't wait to make this soup again!
Mareen Nduta
nduta.mareen@hotmail.frThis soup is a great source of vitamins and nutrients.
Suraj Barali
surajbarali25@hotmail.co.ukI made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly.
TheRockstar.Mtv.Ahs.Infamous.ImfamousOFF.OnlyONoW
therockstar.mtv.ahs.infamous.imfamousoff.onlyonow61@gmail.comThis soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken.
Daniel Lansana
daniel_lansana61@aol.comI've tried many butternut squash soup recipes, but this one is by far the best.
Sehar Afshan
afshansehar@hotmail.comThis soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Ponas kudikis
p_k@hotmail.co.ukI would highly recommend this soup to anyone.
Farxiyo Barkade
f-b@gmail.comThis soup is so creamy and smooth.
Ej Poasa
e37@aol.comI love the way the pears add a touch of sweetness to the soup.
kevin orero
k_orero@yahoo.comThis soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold day.
Aigiveaway Worldwidedata
a-w@hotmail.co.ukI've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit.
Quinton Von Broen
v.quinton44@yahoo.comThis soup is a must-try for anyone who loves butternut squash and pears.
Abreham Getachewu
abreham.getachewu97@aol.comI would definitely make this soup again. It's a great soup for a cold winter day.
Sabbona Tessema
t@hotmail.comThis soup was easy to make and didn't take long at all. I was able to get it on the table in under an hour.
Sufiya Islam
sufiya.islam@aol.comI love the combination of butternut squash and pears in this soup. It's a great fall soup that's both hearty and flavorful.
Md Abeed
a@gmail.comThis soup is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. I had some roasted butternut squash in my fridge and this recipe was the perfect way to use it up.
Gaz Farron
gaz@yahoo.comI made this soup for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation.
ZA MOBILE GAMING Ullah
ullah@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The soup was creamy and smooth, with just the right amount of sweetness from the pears.
Abdul Baseer
baseer@gmail.comThis butternut squash and pear soup was a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors. The addition of pears gave it a unique twist that I really enjoyed.