Description
This Easy Pear Potato Soup combines the sweetness of pears with hearty potatoes for a comforting and delicious bowl of soup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 1 large sweet onion peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic pressed
- ½ pound boiling potatoes about 3 medium peeled and cut into small cubes
- 2 medium carrots cut into small pieces
- 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
- 4 pears cored and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tsp. freshly ground nutmeg
- 2 tsp. Grey Poupon Dijion Mustard
- 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- Creme Fraiche
- Red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the potatoes and carrots, cooking for about 5 minutes.
- Add the maple syrup, pears, salt, thyme, nutmeg, Dijon mustard, and broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or a regular blender in batches.
- Serve warm, garnished with a dollop of creme fraiche and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
For a creamier texture, you can add more creme fraiche or a splash of cream. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
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