SWEET POTATO AND PEAR SOUP

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I'm a family physician who loves to try new recipes. This tasty cold-weather soup has garnered many warm compliments from family and friends. They rave over it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-3/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cubed
1-3/4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large pears, peeled and sliced
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup white grape juice
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the sweet potatoes, water, 3/4 teaspoon salt and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, in another large saucepan, cook and stir the pears and onion in butter over medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir in grape juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir into the sweet potato mixture. Cool slightly., In a blender, cover and puree soup in batches; return all to one of the pans. Stir in the cream, pepper and remaining salt; heat through (do not boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 554mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tochukwu Okoli
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Meh.


Oliul Islam
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This soup was bland and flavorless. I would not recommend it.


Abu Hosen
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This was a great recipe! I used coconut milk instead of regular milk and it turned out great. I'll definitely be making this again.


Maryna Fourie
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This soup was delicious! I'll definitely be making it again.


Shzadi Jaan
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It's a great soup for a cold night.


laxmi sapkota
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor! I love the combination of sweet potatoes and pears, and the spices give it a really nice kick. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


kashraful khan
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This soup was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less pears or maybe a different type of fruit altogether.


Shahbaz Jani
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I just made this soup and it was delicious! I used almond milk instead of regular milk and it turned out great. I also added a little bit of cinnamon and nutmeg, which gave it a nice warm flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


team funny boys
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the flavors are incredible. I love the combination of sweet potatoes and pears, and the spices give it a really nice depth of flavor.


Jason Fisher
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a huge hit with my family! The soup was creamy, flavorful, and the perfect comfort food for a cold night. I added a bit of extra ginger and garlic to give it a bit of a kick, and it turned out perfectly. I'll