Pear puree soup
Description
The soup is simple and quick to prepare. I suggest making this delicious pureed soup with an unusual ingredient—ripe pear. Vegetables, cream, and ease of preparation will make this soup your favorite. You can prepare it with water or a light chicken broth. Sweet potato can be replaced with pumpkin or carrots added. Those who enjoy bold combinations can top the finished soup with crispy fried smoked bacon or a bit of blue cheese—creamy gorgonzola works best. A mix of nuts and seeds or crunchy croutons would also go perfectly. The choice is yours. Ladle into bowls and serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients. Use pears that are ripe but firm.
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Step 2
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt half a tablespoon of butter. Add finely chopped onion and cook, stirring, until soft and fragrant. Do not let the onion brown.
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Step 3
Pour in hot water and add the diced potatoes to the pot. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat. Cook the potatoes for 3 minutes.
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Step 4
Add the sliced sweet potato, lightly salt, and cook until the vegetables are tender.
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Step 5
Peel the pears, cut them into cubes, and sprinkle with a teaspoon of lemon juice.
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Step 6
In a skillet, heat the remaining butter and place the pear in a single layer. Let it lightly brown and caramelize. Carefully flip the pieces and lightly sear the other side. Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.
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Step 7
Purée the cooked vegetables until smooth.
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Step 8
Set aside a couple of spoons of caramelized pear for garnish and add the rest to the pot with the soup. Pour in the cream. Puree the soup again until smooth.
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Step 9
Season with salt to taste, add a little freshly ground black pepper. You might want to add a bit more lemon juice.
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Step 10
Stir the soup well. Ladle into bowls and top with a little pear garnish. Add a splash of cream to taste.
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Step 11
Serve immediately.