Butternut Squash & Pear Soup Recipe

Butternut Squash & Pear Soup Recipe Butternut Squash & Pear Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

Pears give this harvest soup a pleasant sweetness and nice velvety finish, while curry and ginger provide delightful flavor. —Sarah C. Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire

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Butternut Squash & Pear Soup Recipe
  • Prep: 1-1/4 hours Cook: 45 min.
  • Yield: 9 Servings
75 45 120

Ingredients

  • 1 medium butternut squash (about 3 pounds)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 medium pears, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • Balsamic vinegar and snipped chives, optional

Directions

  • Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 40-50 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly; scoop out pulp and set aside.
  • In a Dutch oven, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the curry, garlic, ginger and salt; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, pears and squash. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Cool slightly.
  • In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to the pan; add cream and heat through. Top with balsamic vinegar and chives if desired. Yield: 9 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 190 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 527 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Butternut Squash & Pear Soup in Healthy Cooking December/January 2011, p31

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Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2012 by mr gus

THIS IS THE BEST SOUP. I have shared this soup and recipe with SO many. EVERYONE LOVES IT!!! Thank you.

Reviewed on Nov. 06, 2011 by lpeters86

Absolutely amazing! The pears and butternut squash merry very well!

Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2011 by mjmccorm

This soup was FANTASTIC! I didn't have fresh ginger on hand either so I used dried. I have to say, the balsamic is an excellent touch.

Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2011 by ryanrobert

This soup is awesome! I used only half the curry because I'm not a big curry fan. You must do the balsamic drizzle to really take this soup from ordinary to extraordinary however. With the drizzle and the chives it becomes world-class.

Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2011 by mr gus

Made the recipe according to directions...omitted the balsamic & chives. Creamy texture was fabulous. shared the recipe and samples with four friends. All said they LOVED IT! They shared the recipe too! must try recipe.

Reviewed on Sep. 02, 2011 by adsimo

Holy cow, this soup is amazing. I took it to a soup potluck and it was cleaned out quick! I didn't have fresh ginger on hand so just omitted it and it was still great.

Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2011 by DOOBIELIZARD

I love this soup!

Reviewed on Feb. 03, 2011 by madame57

This is one of my favorite soups! Absolutely Yummy!

Reviewed on Feb. 02, 2011 by skyelajaunie

I made this recipe and my family did not like it.We love butternut squash but this was not tasty.

Reviewed on Feb. 01, 2011 by LisaKemmler

So easy...so yummy! Made ours with veggie broth and reduced fat milk...still great!

Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2011 by quiltingmoma

Loved this soup; I changed the whipping cream to fat-free half and half and it still was yummy!

Reviewed on Jan. 03, 2011 by btaylor123

Made this just as written, and it was delicious. The pears give it a delicate sweet flavor that works so well with the squash. Definitely a keeper!

Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2010 by mcrinne

This was simply delicious...the combo of flavors will surprise you- in a fantastic way!

Reviewed on Dec. 09, 2010 by trudi.taylor

Don't buy your groceries from memory I purchased Acorn Squash but it turned out good. Everyone at the pot luck loved it. I used 1/2 the curry and I'll try it next time with butternut!

Reviewed on Dec. 06, 2010 by shadyac

It was awesome. I gave it to some of my neighbors everyone loved it. Simple to make and delicious.

Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2010 by daisey5

I followed all ingredients & directions except I left out the curry and used the fat free 1/2 & 1/2 and did not put the balsamic vinegar on. It turned out delicious.

 
 

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