SPICED BUTTERNUT PEAR SOUP

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This recipe hits the spot for me any cold night. It makes a lot, so I pull it out for dinner parties too and it's yet to go over poorly. Feel free to experiment. I go by my mother's philosophy of using what's in your pantry, so throw some different stuff in there if you want!

Provided by Juliet Whiskey

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

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon butter, or more to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 onion, diced
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 quart chicken broth, or more as needed
1 pear - peeled, cored, and sliced
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add butternut squash, potatoes, onion, carrot, celery, and garlic; cook and stir until evenly coated and warmed through, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour enough chicken broth into the pot to cover the butternut squash mixture. Cook for 10 minutes. Add pear; simmer until potatoes are soft, about 30 minutes. Season with ginger, cayenne pepper, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  • Fill a blender halfway with soup. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Pour into a pot. Repeat with remaining soup.
  • Stir heavy cream into the blended soup. Cook until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 16.5 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 531.9 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

Attwel Sithole
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I'm not a big fan of soup, but this one is really good. It's creamy and flavorful, and the pears add a nice sweetness.


ayup ali
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This soup is so easy to make. I just threw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it cook all day. It was perfect when I got home from work.


Luis Alberto
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I'm a vegetarian and I love this soup. It's hearty and filling, and the spices give it a really nice flavor.


Rima Aktar824
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This soup is perfect for a fall dinner. It's warm and comforting, and the flavors are spot-on.


crazy jack YT cool 17 Heater
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I added a bit of chopped bacon to the soup and it was amazing! It added a smoky flavor that really took the soup to the next level.


Jombwe Alex
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This soup is so good! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


kuldip sharma
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I'm not usually a fan of butternut squash soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The pear and spices added a sweetness and depth of flavor that I loved.


Realeboha Machaka
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The soup was easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find. I would definitely make it again.


Ahmed Ashik
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


rony tommy 009
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the butternut squash, pear, and spices blended perfectly. It was creamy and comforting, and the perfect meal for a cold fall day.