SWEET POTATO AND PEAR SOUP

Sweet Potato and Pear Soup image

I'm a family physician who loves to try new recipes. This tasty cold-weather soup has garnered many warm compliments from family and friends. They rave over it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1-3/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cubed
1-3/4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large pears, peeled and sliced
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup white grape juice
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the sweet potatoes, water, 3/4 teaspoon salt and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, in another large saucepan, cook and stir the pears and onion in butter over medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir in grape juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir into the sweet potato mixture. Cool slightly., In a blender, cover and puree soup in batches; return all to one of the pans. Stir in the cream, pepper and remaining salt; heat through (do not boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 554mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 4g protein.