Sweet Potato and Pear Soup |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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Iâm 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. Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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). Yield: 5 servings.
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