Loaded Pear & Potato Soup
Print this recipeby Cait Sheppard, RD
prepared by Shawna Gray
With the chillier months around the corner (or already here for some), soups become a staple in many households. This means there’s no better time to get out of your culinary comfort zone and add FRUIT to a fan favorite – potato soup. The potato in this soup makes it hearty, while the pear gives it a crispy finish.
Notes from Shawna: My grocery cost: $11.91 (butter, syrup, mustard, nutmeg were already in the house). Served with French bread and an apple-arugula salad.
INGREDIENTS
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4 unpeeled pears, diced or sliced (your choice of variety)
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2 medium peeled russet potatoes, diced
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4 cups broth (vegetable or chicken)
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1 sweet onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 Tbsp butter
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1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
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2 tsp ground mustard or Dijon mustard
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1 tsp nutmeg
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2 Tbsp maple syrup
DIRECTIONS
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In a large pan on medium heat, heat butter until melted. Add the garlic and onion and cook until light brown and fragrant.
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Pour the broth over top and deglaze the pan.
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Add the potatoes, mustard, nutmeg, and maple syrup to the pan and bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes or until the potatoes are soft and easily split with a fork.
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Add the pears and contents of the pan. Blend until smooth and creamy in a blender, food processor, or by using an immersion blender.
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Return soup to the pan, add the cheese, and heat until the cheese is thoroughly melted, stirring consistently.
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Enjoy!
NUTRITIONAL FACTS
Serving size: 1 cup
Calories: 218
Protein: 9 grams
Carbohydrates: 26 grams
Fat: 10 grams
CALORIE CONSIDERATIONS
Increase calories by adding 1-2 Tbsp of heavy whipping cream per cup, more cheese, or garnish with nuts of choice.
TO MAKE THIS GLUTEN FREE:
This recipe is already gluten-free
Watch as Shawna makes this recipe!
DID YOU KNOW?
From Anjou to Tosca, there are 29 varieties of pears!
DID YOU KNOW?
Pears originated from Asia and are the fifth most produced fruit in the world.
DID YOU KNOW?
Unlike other fruits, you can not tell that a pear is ripe by just looking at it because they ripen from the inside out. Instead, gently press near the stem and if it’s tender then it’s ready for eating!
DID YOU KNOW?
Pears are a good source of vitamin C, which supports your immune system try to prevent illness. It’s also an integral vitamin for healing wounds after injuries or surgeries.
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