Sweet Potato & Pear Soup Recipe

Have you ever wondered what would happen if a sweet potato and a pear walked into a soup pot together? You’d think they’d have a recipe for disaster, but instead, they throw the ultimate culinary party!

Picture this: as soon as they hit the boiling water, the sweet potato starts getting cozy, acting like it’s the star of the show, while the pear lounges around, adding a touch of sass and sweetness. Together, they blend into a concoction so smooth, creamy, and delicious that even the most stubborn of taste buds will break into a happy dance.

Now, let’s not forget that soup is just a fancy way to say “slurp your dinner”! As you blend those golden orange sweet potatoes and sweet, juicy pears into a velvety concoction, you're really just welcoming cozy vibes into your kitchen. And now you’ve created a dish that’s not only a feast for your taste buds but also a riot of flavours that will leave your guests questioning your culinary wizardry.

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Serves: 4

Ingredients
25 g butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
750g sweet potato, peeled and diced
500g firm pears, peeled and diced
750 ml chicken or vegetable stock
250 ml cream
fresh mint to garnish

1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until softened but not brown.

2. Add the sweet potato and pear and cook, stirring for 1-2 minutes.  Add the stock to the pan, bring to the boil and cook for 20 minutes, or until the sweet potato and pear are soft.

3. Cool slightly and then place the mixture in a blender or food processor and blend in batches until smooth.

4. Return to the pan, stir in the cream and gently reheat, without boiling.

5. Season with salt and black pepper and garnish with fresh mint.