Butternut Squash and Pear Soup
The pairing of butternut squash and pears might not seem natural, but once you taste it, you will change your mind.
Course
Main Dish
Cuisine
American
Servings
Prep Time
8
servings
15
minutes
Cook Time
60
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
8
servings
15
minutes
Cook Time
60
minutes
Ingredients
2
medium
Onions
chopped
1
medium
Butternut Squash
peeled and cut into 2 inch cubes
4
medium
Pears
peeled and chopped into roughly 1-inch pieces
1
quart
Chicken Stock
4
tablespoons
Butter
1
sprig
Rosemary
1
cup
Heavy Cream
or more to taste and for desired consistency
Sea Salt
to taste
Fresh Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Instructions
In a 6-quart stockpot, melt the butter over medium-high heat, and add and sweat the onions.
Add squash and pears and sweat those too a bit.
Pour in the stock, enough to submerge solids.
Add a rosemary sprig and bring to a simmer and cook until squash is fork tender, about 45 – 60 minutes.
Remove rosemary. Puree with an immersion blender. Add about a cup of heavy cream.
Season to taste.
Recipe Notes
Note: Soup will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Freezes well.
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