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Soup: Sweet Potato and Pear Soup




Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients




1 tbsp (15 mL) butter

1 small white onion, finely chopped

1 1/2 lb (675 g) orange sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch (1.8-cm) dice

2 firm pears, peeled, cored and cut in 3/4-inch (1.8-cm) dice

3 cups (750 mL) chicken OR vegetable stock

1 cup (250 mL) whipping cream

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Chopped fresh mint, to garnish



Recipe



Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add onion;cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until soft but not brown. Add sweet potatoes and pears; cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes. Add stock; bring to boil and cook for 20 minutes or until sweet potatoes and pears are soft.

Let mixture cool slightly; then, in blender or food processor, puree in batches. Return to saucepan, stir in cream and gently reheat without boiling. Season with salt and ground black pepper. Garnish with mint.


SERVES 4

Nutrition per serving: 330 calories; 25g fat; 7g protein; 21g carbohydrates; 2 g fibre