Sweet Potato Pear Soup
Velvety and full of flavor- what more could you want?
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
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
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Sautee the onions until translucent.
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Next, add celery, carrots, garlic, and turmeric. Stir and let cook for 2-3 minutes.
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Add the stock and deglaze the pan.
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Then, place sweet potatoes, pears, salt, and honey in the pot.
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Cover and simmer for about 30-40 minutes.
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Puree the soup then add nutmeg and lemon juice.
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Mix to combine.
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Then serve and enjoy! 😀