Taste of Home
Cheddar Pear Soup
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 35 min.
YIELD: 8 servings (2 quarts).
Pears and sharp cheddar have always been one of my favorite flavor combos. This recipe brings the two together in a creamy, delicious soup. I like to serve it with a warm baguette and fresh fruit for lunch or a light supper. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Ingredients
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1/4 cup butter, cubed
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1 large onion, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1/3 cup all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons smoked paprika
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5 cups chicken broth
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3 medium ripe pears, peeled and chopped
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3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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Fresh pear slices, optional
Directions
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1.
In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute onion and garlic until tender, 7-9 minutes. Stir in flour and paprika until blended; cook and stir 2 minutes. Gradually stir in broth. Add chopped pears; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until pears are tender, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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2.
Puree soup using an immersion blender, or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to pan. Add cheese and pepper; cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes. If desired, top with pear slices.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 299 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 938mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein.
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