SWEET POTATO-PEAR SOUP

Sweet Potato-Pear Soup image

Looking for a warm dinner? Then check out this hearty sweet potato and pear soup ready in less than an hour.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup apple juice
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3 medium dark-orange sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 lb), peeled, diced (4 1/2 cups)
1 medium pear, peeled, diced (1 cup)
2 cans (14 oz each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
Chopped fresh thyme, if desired

Steps:

In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion and celery in oil 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
Stir in remaining ingredients except fresh thyme. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until sweet potato is tender.
Into blender or food processor, add half of the soup. Cover; blend on medium speed 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth; return to saucepan. Blend remaining soup. Heat blended soup 1 to 2 minutes or until hot. Garnish with fresh thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 420 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g