Decadent Sweet Potato Pear Soup

Decadent Sweet Potato Pear Soup

Sweet Potato Pear Soup

Velvety and full of flavor- what more could you want?

Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword pears, soup, sweet potatoes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Author Terry Engels

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 5 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 pears peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 3/4 cup chopped celery
  • 2 large carrots peeled and chopped
  • 2 sweet potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • a pinch nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons sugar or honey
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Sautee the onions until translucent.
  2. Next, add celery, carrots, garlic, and turmeric. Stir and let cook for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the stock and deglaze the pan.
  4. Then, place sweet potatoes, pears, salt, and honey in the pot.
  5. Cover and simmer for about 30-40 minutes.
  6. Puree the soup then add nutmeg and lemon juice.
  7. Mix to combine.
  8. Then serve and enjoy! 😀
 

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