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Sweet Potatoe & Pear Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 Tbsp butter
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped carrots
1/4 cup chopped celery
3 medium sized sweet potatoes,peeled and diced
2 pears, peeled and diced
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp paprika
5 cups chicken broth
1/3 cup whipped cream (optional)
2 tsp maple syrup or to taste
2 tsp lime juice or to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Directions:
In a large pot melt butter and saute onions, carrots and celery for 1 minute over medium heat. Add sweet potatoes, pears and thyme: saute 2 minutes more. Add paprika and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes or until sweet potatoes are soft. Cool slightly. In batches, puree in blender until smooth. Return to pot. Add cream, maple syrup and lime juice. Simmer 5 minutes . If soup is too thick add a little extra broth. Season with salt and pepper,adding more syrup or lime juice if needed. Can be made up to 2 days ahead.

 

 

 

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