Sweet Potato and Pear Soup

Name: Sweet Potato and Pear Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 5 servings
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

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.

Yield 5 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

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.

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

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

1 cup: 280 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 554mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 6g fiber), 4g protein.

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.

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