ZUCCHINI-PEAR SOUP

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Zucchini-Pear Soup image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons butter or extra virgin olive oil, or a combination
1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, peeled and diced
1 medium potato, preferably high-starch (''russet'' or ''baking''), peeled and diced
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, or a pinch of dried thyme
Salt and black pepper
4 medium zucchini, trimmed and diced
2 medium ripe (but still firm) pears, peeled, cored and diced
4 cups chicken or vegetable stock, or use water
Mint leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Put butter, oil or combination in a large skillet over medium heat; when butter melts or oil is hot, cook carrot, onion, potato and thyme with a healthy sprinkling of salt and pepper. Stir occasionally, adjusting heat so vegetables do not brown. When onion is softened, about 5 minutes, add zucchini and continue to cook until everything is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Add pear and cook until it has softened, about 5 minutes more. Add liquid and bring to a boil; taste and adjust seasoning. Cool mixture, then purée. Serve cold or reheat and serve hot, garnished with mint, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 239, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1475 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams

VOJIN Knezevic
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and the flavors are just right.


Leratow Precious
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but this soup was surprisingly good! The pear really mellows out the flavor of the zucchini.


Parkash Khanal
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover zucchini and pears. It's also a very healthy and affordable meal.


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Meh.


Rana hashir Rana hashir
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Yum!


Rashal Khan rk
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This soup was a disappointment. It was bland and lacked flavor. I would not recommend it.


Durga Thagunna
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This soup is amazing! I love the creamy texture and the subtle sweetness from the pears. I will definitely be making this again and again.


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


Matubbar Fahim
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This was a delicious and easy soup to make. I used fresh zucchini and pears from my garden and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again!


Kamran rajput
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This soup was good, but not great. I found the flavor to be a bit bland, even after adding extra salt and pepper. The texture was also a bit too thick for my liking.


Nahiid Mujaddid
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I've made this soup a few times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love that it's a great way to use up extra zucchini from my garden.


Iqra Nihar
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This soup was absolutely delightful! The combination of zucchini and pear was unique and flavorful, and the creamy texture was perfect. I added a bit of extra ginger and garlic to give it a bit of a kick, and it turned out perfectly. Definitely a kee